dagta
dágtà with stress marks
plant or tree sap
Usage Note
Dagta is the sap or resin secreted by plants and trees. In rural communities it is associated with rubber trees and various medicinal plants. Certain types of dagta are used in traditional Philippine folk medicine or as natural adhesives. The word connects to a broader indigenous knowledge of forest resources.
Examples
" Malagkit ang dagta ng puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree's sap is sticky.
Literal Translation
Sticky the sap of-the tree.
" Dumadaloy ang dagta ng puno ng goma. "
Natural Translation
The sap of the rubber tree is flowing.
Literal Translation
Flowing the sap of-the tree of-the rubber.
" Ginagamit ng mga matatanda sa nayon ang dagta ng ilang halaman bilang panlunas sa mga maliliit na sugat. "
Natural Translation
The elders in the village use the sap of certain plants as a remedy for small wounds.
Literal Translation
Use by-the elders in village the sap of some plants as remedy for the small wounds.
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