Tambubong (en. Bamboo)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hard and fast-growing plant referring to the genus Bambusoideae.
Bamboo is used in making furniture.
Ginagamit ang tambubong sa paggawa ng muwebles.
Often used as construction material because of its durability.
Many houses are made of bamboo for its longevity.
Maraming bahay ang gawa sa tambubong dahil sa kanyang kakayahang tumagal.
Belt of musicians who use bamboo in their musical instruments.
Bamboo is an important part of Filipino culture in music.
Ang tambubong ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino sa musika.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bamboo that cannot be broken
Shows resilience or strength in the face of adversity.
Kawayan na di matibag

Related Words

flow
A word referring to the way rain or water is created from the sky.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Drunk or unable to walk properly due to intoxication.
Stop drinking, you look like a wreck over there!
Tama na ang inom, parang tambubong ka na diyan!
Confused or not thinking straight.
He might be a mess from overthinking the solution.
Baka tambubong na siya sa kakaisip ng solusyon.
Pitiful or in a bad situation.
His life has been such a wreck lately.
Sobrang tambubong ng buhay niya lately.