Puno (en. Tree)
/ˈpu.no/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A large plant with a trunk and branches often having leaves.
The mango tree bears delicious fruits.
Ang puno ng mangga ay namumunga ng masarap na prutas.
A significant part of a plant that provides structure to the whole plant.
The trees provide shade to people underneath.
Ang mga puno ay nagbibigay ng lilim sa mga tao sa ilalim nito.
A life form that grows and takes water and minerals from the soil.
Many types of trees can be found in the forest.
Maraming uri ng mga puno ang matatagpuan sa gubat.
Etymology
From the root word 'punò' meaning 'full' in something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full of hope
Full of faith and positive outlook.
puno ng pag-asa
full of life
Identify as full of energy or activity.
puno ng buhay
Related Words
branch
Part of the tree that grows from the main trunk.
sanga
leaf
The green and flat part of the tree that absorbs sunlight.
dahon
Slang Meanings
He's a tree hugger.
My friend is really into trees. He plants a lot in his backyard.
Yung tropa ko, puno siya ng puno. Ang dami niyang tinatanim sa likod bahay.
full of life
The party was so lively, full of joy and laughter!
Ang saya-saya ng party, puno ng saya at tawanan!
overloaded
How's your bag? It looks so packed!
Kamusta na yung bag mo? Parang puno na puno!