Talbos (en. Tender leaves)

tal-bos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The young leaves of a plant often used in cooking.

She made sinigang with chili leaves.

Gumawa siya ng sinigang na may talbos ng sili.

A type of part of the plant that is generally rich in nutrients.

The leaves of bitter gourd are known for their health benefits.

Ang talbos ng ampalaya ay kilala sa kanyang mga benepisyo sa kalusugan.

tender leaves of string beans

Young leaves of string beans commonly used in cooking.

talbos ng sitaw

tender leaves of water spinach

Young leaves of water spinach favored in dishes.

talbos ng kangkong

chili

A type of plant often used in Filipino cuisine and has edible leaves.

sili

Once a dish, now refers to things that are worthless or unimportant.

That conversation is like talbos, it has no value.

Parang talbos na lang 'yang usapan na 'yan, wala namang kwenta.

Refers to things that become obstacles or hindrances to your goals.

There, your reports are all talbos, lacking direction.

Ayan, puro talbos ang mga report na ipinasa mo, walang direksyon.