apitong
apitóng with stress marks
hardwood tree
Usage Note
Apitong is one of the most commercially important hardwood trees in the Philippines, commonly used in construction and furniture-making. Its resin, called balaw or almaciga, is also harvested for industrial uses. The tree is now considered vulnerable due to extensive logging.
Examples
" Gawa sa apitong ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table is made of apitong.
Literal Translation
Made in apitong the table.
" Matibay ang kahoy na apitong. "
Natural Translation
Apitong wood is durable.
Literal Translation
Durable the wood that apitong.
" Maraming gusali noong unang panahon ang gawa sa apitong dahil matibay ito at hindi madaling masira. "
Natural Translation
Many buildings in the old days were made of apitong because it is durable and does not easily break.
Literal Translation
Many buildings when first time the made in apitong because durable this and not easily break.
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