Taros (en. Taro)

/ˈta.ros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of plant that is commonly used as food in tropical countries.

The taro is an important food in the Philippines, especially in areas with significant production of its roots.

Ang taros ay isang mahalagang pagkain sa Pinas, lalo na sa mga lugar na may malaking produksyon ng mga ugat nito.

An aquatic plant with soft leaves and stems.

The taro is often planted near lakes due to its requirement for moist soil.

Ang taros ay madalas itanim sa tabi ng mga lawa dahil sa pangangailangan nito ng basa na lupa.

A caterpillar or larva that becomes food for other animals.

There are times when the taro becomes a source of food for birds.

May mga pagkakataon na ang taros ay nagiging pinagkukunan ng pagkain ng mga ibon.

eat the taro

the process of eating or preparing taro

kainin ang taros

sliced taro

taro that has been cut into slices

hiniwang taros

farming

The activity of planting and harvesting crops, including taro.

pagsasaka

rice

Rice is a food commonly served with taro in meals.

kanin

flirty or suggestive

Did you see that? She's so taros with Jake.

Kita mo yun? Ang taros niya kay Jake.

full of skills or chatty

Wow, she's so taros with her stories!

Grabe, ang taros ng mga chika niya!

mischievous or cheeky

He seems so taros with his jokes.

Parang taros siya sa mga jokes niya eh.