Tunlak (en. Wild ginger)

/tunˈlak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine.
The wild ginger is used to alleviate stomach pains.
Ang tunlak ay ginagamit upang mapawi ang mga pagkirot ng tiyan.
A plant with thick green leaves and soft flowers.
The wild ginger has beautiful flowers often seen in gardens.
Ang tunlak ay may magandang mga bulaklak na madalas nakikita sa mga hardin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surroundings
The term regarding careless movements or developments.
tunlak ng paligid

Related Words

plant
An organism commonly found in natural resources that can synthesize food through photosynthesis.
halaman

Slang Meanings

left quickly
He bolted as soon as he saw his ex standing outside.
Tunlak na siya nang makitang nakatayo na yung ex niya sa labas.
fled
Why did you run so fast? Is someone chasing you?
Bakit ang bilis mong tunlak, may nanghahabol ba sayo?
left like lightning
As soon as the news was given, he left like lightning.
Pagkabigay ng balita, nag-tunlak na siya na parang kidlat.