Sitronela (en. Citronella)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of grass known for its oil that repels insects.

Citronella is used as a natural mosquito repellent.

Ginagamit ang sitronela bilang natural na pang-alis ng lamok.

The oil extracted from citronella used in perfumes and insect repellents.

The bottle of citronella oil contains ingredients derived from the leaves of the plant.

Nasa botelya ng langis ng sitronela ang mga sangkap na nagmula sa mga dahon ng halaman.

A plant that often grows in tropical areas.

Citronella grows in warm climates and has qualities that repel insects.

Lumalaki ang sitronela sa mga mainit na klima at mayroong katangiang nakapagpapaalis ng mga insekto.

English from 'citronella'.

citronella oil

Oil from citronella used as a natural insect repellent.

sitronela oil

lemongrass

A type of herb used in cooking that also has insect-repelling properties.

lemongrass

smells good but unattractive

Oh no, you smell like citronella, but you don't really fit in here.

Naku, amoy sitronela ka, pero parang di ka bagay dito.

mosquito repellent

You should bring citronella when we go to the beach, we might get swarmed by mosquitoes.

Dapat magdala ka ng sitronela pag nagda-dalampasigan tayo, baka maubusan tayo ng lamok.

enhances one's presence

Citronella seems to boost the presence in the spot, right?

Yung sitronela, parang pampadami ng presensya sa pwesto, di ba?