From root: damo
Usage Note
Damuhan is formed with the -an suffix on damo (grass), denoting a defined place where grass grows — a lawn, grassy field, or meadow. It is the natural word for a park lawn or backyard grass area in everyday Filipino and is commonly used in contexts of outdoor recreation and property maintenance.
Examples
" Berde ang damuhan. "
Natural Translation
The lawn is green.
Literal Translation
Green the lawn.
" Naglaro ang mga bata sa damuhan. "
Natural Translation
The children played on the lawn.
Literal Translation
Played the children on lawn.
" Tuwing umaga, namamasyal ang matatanda sa malawak na damuhan ng parke habang malamig pa ang hangin. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the elderly stroll on the wide lawn of the park while the air is still cool.
Literal Translation
Every morning, strolling the elderly on wide lawn of park while cold still the air.
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