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    Punongkahoy (en. Tree)

    pu-nong-ka-hoy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sturdy and tall plant with a main body or trunk.
    The tree provides shade for our house.
    Ang punongkahoy ay nagbibigay ng lilim sa ating bahay.
    A type of plant with branches and leaves growing from its top.
    The trees in the forest are home to many birds.
    Ang mga punongkahoy sa gubat ay tahanan ng maraming ibon.
    A symbol of life and nature in many cultures.
    In many cultures, the tree is a symbol of life.
    Sa maraming kultura, ang punongkahoy ay simbolo ng buhay.

    Etymology

    N/A

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The tree sings
    Under the cool breeze, it seems like the tree is singing.
    Kumakanta ang punongkahoy

    Related Words

    branch
    A part of the tree that extends from the trunk.
    sanga
    leaf
    The green part of the tree that helps in the process of photosynthesis.
    dahon

    Slang Meanings

    Bamboo that looks like a tree
    That tree looks like just a bamboo.
    Yung punongkahoy na yun, parang kawayan na lang.
    Wood that is no longer used
    Your life is like a tree, it's useless now.
    Parang punongkahoy na lang ang buhay mo, wala nang silbi.
    A person who is very tough or resilient
    Mark is so tough, he’s not easily broken.
    Sobrang punongkahoy 'yang si Mark, di siya madaling matibag.