Talahiban (en. Grassland)

/ta-la-hi-ban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of land covered with grasses and low-growing plants.
Animals often spend time in the grassland.
Ang mga hayop ay madalas na nagpapalipas ng oras sa talahiban.
Land that is not cultivated and often grows wild grasses.
The grassland is lush with wildflowers in spring.
Ang talahiban ay masagana sa mga ligaw na bulaklak tuwing tagsibol.

Etymology

Tagalog term combining 'tala' (star) and 'hiban' (hair, grass).

Common Phrases and Expressions

grassland of life
Finding abundance amidst continuous struggles.
talahiban ng buhay

Related Words

grass
Plants that grow in grasslands.
damo
environment
The surrounding space of the grassland.
kapaligiran

Slang Meanings

a combination of grass and plants
Crossing that talahiban is tough!
Daanan mo 'yang talahiban, kay hirap tumawid!
land or area full of wild plants
At the back of the house, it's all talahiban.
Doon sa likod ng bahay, puro talahiban na.
scattered flowers or grass
We bought land but it's full of talahiban.
Bumili kami ng lupa pero puno ng talahiban.