Pakwan (en. Watermelon)

/pahk-wahn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of fruit with juicy and sweet flesh usually red or yellow.

I want to eat watermelon in the summer.

Gusto kong kumain ng pakwan sa tag-init.

A large fruit with a green and striped skin.

The watermelon is cold, perfect for hot days.

Malamig ang pakwan, perpekto ito para sa mga mainit na araw.

A popular food during festivals or gatherings.

Watermelon is usually present at feasts.

Karaniwan nang may pakwan sa mga handaan.

Tagalog, possibly derived from the Spanish 'pancito'.

red watermelon

Refers to the type of watermelon with red flesh.

pakwan na pula

can

Expresses possibility or permission.

pwede

fruit

Refers to any fruit of a plant.

bunga

Sweets or treats

I bought a watermelon at the store, just for a snack.

Bumili ako ng pakwan sa tindahan, pang-meryenda lang.

A term for a crush

Wow, your crush is so cute!

Grabe, ang cute ng pakwan mo!

Something worthless or insignificant

Don't pay attention to that, it's just nonsense.

Wag mo nang bigyan ng pansin yan, pakwan lang yan.

A bad joke or pun

Your joke is so bad, it doesn't even land!

Ang pakwan ng joke mo, wala talagang kagat!