Singkawan (en. Wood)

siŋˈkawan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of tropical tree with strong wood.
The singkawan is known for having strong wood used in furniture making.
Ang singkawan ay kilala sa pagkakaroon ng matibay na kahoy na ginagamit sa paggawa ng kasangkapan.
Tree also used in the construction of structures due to its durability.
Many contractors use singkawan in their projects because of its strength.
Maraming contractor ang gumagamit ng singkawan sa kanilang mga proyekto dahil sa tibay nito.

Etymology

Tagalog word meaning a tree that sustains animals.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ice from singkawan
a type of ice sourced from singkawan.
singkawan ng yelo

Related Words

forest
The forest refers to a group of trees, including singkawan.
kakahuyan

Slang Meanings

A unique situation or experience full of joy
His birthday party was a total singkawan, everyone was lively!
Sobrang singkawan ng birthday party niya, lahat ng tao was lively!
A term for friends or buddies
I always hang out with my singkawan at the basketball court.
Lagi kaming nagkakasama ng mga singkawan ko sa basketball court.