Tungga (en. Coppice)

/tuŋˈɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cutting back branches to promote new growth.
Coppicing is commonly done on trees for faster growth.
Ang tungga ay karaniwang ginagawa sa mga punong kahoy para sa mas mabilis na pag-usbong.
A way of caring for plants.
Through coppicing, it is easier to grow new branches.
Sa pamamagitan ng tungga, mas pinapadali ang pagbuo ng mga bagong sanga.
A method of environmental management.
Coppicing is one of the traditional forest management techniques.
Ang tungga ay isa sa mga tradisyonal na paraan ng pamamalakad sa kagubatan.

Etymology

Refers to a way of supporting or growing things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coppicing of wood
A process of promoting new branches from a tree.
tungga ng kahoy

Related Words

branch
A part of a tree that extends from the trunk.
sanga
tree
A tall plant with a straight and hard body.
puno

Slang Meanings

Drink alcohol quickly
We should chug because the beer is cold!
Dapat tayong tungga ng tungga kasi malamig ang serbesa!
Sucking up or having ulterior motives
One of my friends seems to be sucking up to his boss.
Yung isang kaibigan ko, parang tungga ng tungga sa boss niya.