Usage Note
Dao (Dracontomelon dao) is a large native hardwood tree prized in the Philippines for its durable timber used in furniture and construction. It is also known for providing shade in rural communities and appears in provincial place names.
Examples
" Malaki ang puno ng dao. "
Natural Translation
The dao tree is large.
Literal Translation
Large the tree of dao.
" Matunog ang kahoy ng dao sa paggawa ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
Dao wood is durable for making tables.
Literal Translation
Durable the wood of-dao in making of-table.
" Pinili ng karpintero ang kahoy ng dao para sa mesa dahil matibay ito at hindi madaling magtagal kahit gamitin nang matagal. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter chose dao wood for the table because it is durable and does not easily wear out even with long use.
Literal Translation
Chose of-the carpenter the wood of dao for the table because durable it and not easily last even use for long.
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