Punin (en. Prune)

/pun.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small fruit that is often dried and used in food.
This prune is delicious when included in desserts.
Masarap ang punin na ito kapag isinasama sa mga dessert.
The dried fruit of a tree, often used as a dessert.
Prunes are a rich source of fiber.
Ang punin ay mayamang pinagkukunan ng fiber.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'punô' meaning full or complete.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prune for breakfast
Including prunes as part of breakfast.
punin at alm breakfast

Related Words

plum
A type of fruit that becomes a prune when dried.
plum

Slang Meanings

Child or young person
My cousins are such punins, so hyper!
Ang punin ng mga pinsan ko, sobrang likot!
Pitiful or small
Why are you such a punin? Where are you from?
Bakit ang punin mo? Taga-saan ka?
Join the game, youth
Come on, punin! Let's play hide and seek!
Halika na, punin! Maglaro tayo ng taguan!