Tuyongdamo (en. Dry grass)
tu-yong-da-mo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Grass whose leaves and stems contain no moisture.
There is a lot of dry grass around our house during summer.
Maraming tuyongdamo sa paligid ng aming bahay tuwing tag-init.
This is a part of a plant that is dry and lacks water.
The dry grass is easier to burn compared to fresh grass.
Ang tuyongdamo ay mas madaling masunog kumpara sa sariwang damo.
A type of grass found in dry areas.
Dry grass can be easily seen in the desert.
Ang tuyongdamo ay madaling makita sa disyerto.
Etymology
Derived from the words 'dry' and 'grass'
Common Phrases and Expressions
dry grass in the heat
Emotions that are unsupported or hopeless.
tuyongdamo sa init
Related Words
grass
a type of plant that commonly grows on the ground.
damo
dry
lacking water or moisture.
tuyo
Slang Meanings
bread that's too hard
Why is this bread so dry, it's like it's been sitting on the table for a long time?
Bakit ang tuyong damo ng tinapay na 'to, parang matagal nang nakalagay sa mesa?
a boring conversation
I don't want to talk about that anymore, it's like dry grass with no flavor!
Ayoko na sa usapang 'yan, parang tuyong damo na walang lasa!
a pathetic situation
My situation right now is like dry grass, no direction!
Ang lagay ko ngayon, parang tuyong damo, walang direksyon!