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    Punso (en. Ant hill)

    /ˈpɔn.sɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A structure made by termites or ants from soil or other materials.
    We saw a large ant hill in the garden.
    Nakita namin ang malaking punso ng langgam sa hardin.
    The mounds made by ants for their habitat.
    We should be careful with the ant hill while walking in the forest.
    Dapat tayong mag-ingat sa punso ng langgam kapag naglalakad sa gubat.
    A symbol of effort and cooperation among ants.
    The ant hill serves as an example of their industrious living.
    Ang punso ay nagsisilbing halimbawa ng kanilang masinop na pamumuhay.

    Etymology

    Tagalog term referring to an ant hill or mound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ant hill
    A dwelling of ants often seen on the ground.
    Punso ng langgam

    Related Words

    ant
    A type of social insect known for building ant hills.
    langgam

    Slang Meanings

    A small hill, often a symbol in folklore and local stories.
    They say there’s a treasure hidden on that mound.
    Doon sa punso, may marahe raw na nakatago na kayamanan.
    A type of storage or warehouse in the past.
    The mound at the back of the house was turned into a storage for vegetables.
    Yung punso sa likod ng bahay, ginawang punong lalagyan ng mga gulay.
    A name used for former groups or cliques, like 'Punso Boys'.
    Back then, I was part of the Punso Boys in the village.
    Dati, kasama ako sa Punso Boys sa barangay.