Tumanga (en. To produce fruit)

/tuˈmaŋa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A type of verb meaning to bear fruit or produce fruits.
The mango tree bore a lot of fruit this year.
Ang puno ng mangga ay tumanga ng maraming bunga ngayong taon.
Refers to the process of producing fruits from a plant.
Banana trees can produce fruits even during drought.
Ang mga puno ng saging ay tumanga kahit na tagtuyot.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'manga' meaning fruit, combined with 'tu' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bear fruit
To produce or start bearing fruits.
tumangga ng bunga

Related Words

mango
A type of fruit that usually refers to a tree producing sweet fruit.
mangga

Slang Meanings

To hang out or have fun with friends.
We just hung out at the mall; it was really enjoyable.
Doon kami sa mall tumanga, nakaka-enjoy lang talaga.
Gained weight or became chubby.
Wow, I've become chubby ever since I started snacking a lot.
Grabe, tumanga na ako mula nang nagsimula kong kumain ng maraming meryenda.
To relax or chill, often by the pool.
We traveled to the province just to chill by the swimming pool.
Bumyahe kami sa probinsya para lang tumanga sa tabi ng swimming pool.