Sangi (en. Branch)

sáng-í

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a tree that extends from its trunk, bearing leaves and fruits.
The child climbed the branch of the tree to catch a bird.
Umakyat ang bata sa sangi ng puno upang manghuli ng ibon.
A branch that has leaves and is not separated from the tree.
The branches of the tree are full of green leaves in summer.
Ang mga sangi ng puno ay puno ng berdeng dahon sa tag-init.
A branch that serves as support for the tree.
The tree needs a strong branch to survive the storm.
Kailangan ng puno ng malakas na sangi upang makaligtas sa bagyo.

Etymology

From the Chinese word 'shēngyǐ', meaning 'branch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

branch of the tree
A part of a tree that bears leaves and fruits.
sangi ng puno

Related Words

tree
The main part of a plant that bears branches and leaves.
puno
branches
Multiple branches or parts of a tree.
sanga-sanga

Slang Meanings

A companion or friend with a bad influence.
Don't hang out with those sangi, they won't bring anything good to you.
Huwag kang makikisama sa mga sangi na yan, wala silang magandang idudulot sa'yo.
A gang or group of youths who love to have fun.
Our sangi, we’re always out having fun in life.
Yung mga sangi namin, lagi kaming nasa labas, nag-e-enjoy sa buhay.
A person who has many friends or connections.
Our crew is so sangi that whatever we want, we can get.
Sobrang sangi ng tropa namin, kaya kung anong gusto namin, kaya naming makuha.