From root: dahon
Usage Note
Dahunán refers to the collective leaves of a plant or a specific area where leaves are abundant. It is often used in descriptive or literary contexts.
Examples
" Makapal ang dahunan ng puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree's foliage is thick.
Literal Translation
Thick the foliage of tree.
" Ang bahaging ito ng puno ay dahunan. "
Natural Translation
This part of the tree is full of foliage.
Literal Translation
The part this of tree is foliage-heavy.
" Sa ilalim ng malagong dahunan, nakatago ang maliliit na ibon na umaawit tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Under the lush foliage hide the small birds that sing every morning.
Literal Translation
At under of lush foliage, hidden the small birds that singing every morning.
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