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    Pakuan (en. Watermelon)

    pa-kwan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fruit that usually has a green skin and red flesh with seeds.
    The watermelon is very delicious and refreshing in the summer.
    Ang pakuan ay napakasarap at pampalamig sa tag-init.
    Fruit that is rich in water and sugar.
    Watermelon is full of nutrients and good for health.
    Ang pakuan ay puno ng nutrisyon at mabuti sa kalusugan.
    A popular fruit in festivals and occasions.
    Watermelon is always present at feasts during Christmas.
    Laging nandyan ang pakuan sa mga handaan tuwing Pasko.

    Etymology

    From the word 'paku' meaning 'tree' and 'wan' commonly used in vegetable plant names.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    watermelon in summer
    A delicious fruit served when the weather is hot.
    pakuan sa tag-init

    Related Words

    fruit
    Foods that are usually sweet and come from plants.
    prutas
    watermelon farm
    Place where watermelon is cultivated.
    pakwanan

    Slang Meanings

    Favorite or the hottest topic being discussed.
    She is really the pakuan of everyone in school, super famous!
    Sya na talaga ang pakuan ng lahat sa school, sikat na sikat!
    A popular person or thing.
    Did you know? That new artist is really the pakuan right now!
    Alam mo ba? 'Yung bagong artista, siya na ang pakuan ngayon!
    A hot issue or news.
    The pakuan right now is that news about the election.
    Ang pakuan ngayon ay 'yung balitang 'yon tungkol sa eleksyon.