Nipa (en. Nipa)

ni-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tree commonly found in swamps and coastal areas.

The nipa is used for making nipa huts.

Ang nipa ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga bahay na gawa sa nipa.

The material derived from the leaves of the nipa tree used for roofing.

The roof of the house is made of nipa, providing a cool atmosphere inside.

Ang bubong ng bahay ay gawa sa nipa na nagbibigay ng cool na atmosphere sa loob.

English: nipa palm or nipa hut

nipa hut

a traditional house made of nipa.

bahay kubo

leaf

The parts of a plant used in making materials such as nipa.

dahon

tree

A type of plant with a sturdy trunk, such as nipa.

puno

Nipa hut

We bought nipa to make a nipa hut in the province.

Bumili kami ng nipa para gawing bahay kubo sa probinsya.

A thick (or bulky) type of wood

That nipa looks thick because of its weight.

Iyang nipa, mukhang dakul sa sobrang bigat nito.

A kite that breaks in the rain

I can’t fly that kite anymore because it’s made of nipa and is soaking wet.

Hindi ko na maip fly 'yung sarangola kasi gawa sa nipa at basang-basa na.