Mataga (en. Perennial)

/maˈtaɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A plant that has a long life and lives for more than one year.

Perennial flowers bloomed again next year.

Ang mga matagagang bulaklak ay muling namukadkad sa susunod na taon.

A plant that continues to bear fruit and does not die in a specific season.

Gardeners take pride in their perennial crops.

Ipinagmamalaki ng mga hardinero ang kanilang matagagang pananim.

verb

The word 'mataga' refers to the ability to endure or initiate regrowth.

The perennial trees begin to bear fruit again after the winter.

Ang mga mataga na puno ay nagsisimulang muling magbunga pagkatapos ng taglamig.

long-lasting

a situation or thing that is firmly rooted or stable.

matagalan na

crop

A type of plant or plants grown in the soil.

pananim

life

The state of being alive or having activity.

buhay

Long-lasting, but not counted as unhappy.

I hope our happiness in the group lasts even though we've been friends for a long time.

Sana ay magtagal pa ang saya natin sa barkadahan kahit matagal na tayong magkaibigan.

Endures a situation even when it's tough.

He has been enduring his job even though he is not satisfied.

Mataga siya sa kanyang trabaho kahit hindi siya satisfied.

Shows perseverance or patience.

Teaching requires a lot of patience.

Kailangan ng mataga na pasensya kapag nagtuturo.