Tirhan (en. To prune)
tir-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of removing unnecessary parts of a plant.
We should prune the branches of the tree so that it grows well.
Dapat tayong magtirhan ng mga sanga ng puno para lumago ito ng maayos.
The process of improving the appearance of a plant by removing excess branches.
The teacher taught us how to prune flowers.
Tinuruan kami ng guro kung paano magtirhan ng mga bulaklak.
Etymology
From the word 'tirha' meaning 'to clean' or 'to gather'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to prune plants
the process of removing unnecessary parts of a plant.
mag-tirhan ng halaman
Related Words
tirha
A related word meaning 'cut off' or 'trimmed'.
tirha
panggugupit
A part of the removal process where branches are cut.
panggugupit
Slang Meanings
Leave me or let me go
Please leave me now, I don't want to be here anymore.
Tirhan mo na ako, ayoko na dito.
Let's go
Let's leave now, they might get angry.
Tirhan na tayo, baka magalit na sila.
To bolt or leave in a hurry
Did you see that? He suddenly bolted!
Nakita mo ba? Biglang tirhan siya!.
Make a decision or finish up
I hope that's decided already, so we won't have to think anymore.
Sana tirhan na yan, para hindi na tayo mag-isip.