Palaibunan (en. Habitat)

/palaiˈbunan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural place where plants and animals live.
The rainforest is an example of a habitat rich in biodiversity.
Ang rainforest ay isang halimbawa ng palaibunan na mayaman sa biodiversity.
The conditions or environment needed by a species for its development.
The habitat is important for birds to reproduce.
Mahalaga ang palaibunan para sa mga ibon upang makapagparami.
Source of nutrients and shelter for organisms.
Marine habitats are critical for the survival of fish.
Ang mga palaibunan sa dagat ay kritikal para sa buhay ng mga isda.

Etymology

derived from the words 'pala' and 'bunan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

habitat of animals
Home of animals in their natural environment.
palaibunan ng mga hayop
habitat of plants
Home of plants in their natural environment.
palaibunan ng mga halaman

Related Words

ecosystem
A system of organisms and their environment working together.
ekosistema
biodiversity
The variety of organisms in a habitat.
biodiversity

Slang Meanings

Fallen friendship, almost not talking anymore.
They seem to have a fallen friendship, they used to be together all the time.
Parang palaibunan na sila, dati magkasama sa lahat.
Separated paths, no longer seeing each other.
I hope our friends from college don't end up as separated paths.
Sana hindi palaibunan ang mga kaibigan namin sa kolehiyo.