Also means
Hanga (stress on last syllable) means admiration — a completely different word sharing the same spelling.
Usage Note
Hánga refers to the petroleum nut tree (Pittosporum resiniferum), a native Philippine plant. Its fruits contain a petroleum-like substance historically explored as a biofuel source. The word is encountered in botanical, ecological, and historical energy-research texts.
Examples
" Mabilis na tumutubo ang hanga. "
Natural Translation
The petroleum nut tree grows fast.
Literal Translation
Fast grow the hanga.
" Pinag-aralan ng mga siyentipiko ang bunga ng hánga bilang alternatibong gasolina. "
Natural Translation
Scientists studied the fruit of the petroleum nut tree as an alternative fuel.
Literal Translation
Studied by-the scientists the fruit of-the hánga as alternative gasoline.
" Bagaman mahirap pang ipalit sa langis, sinasabing ang langis ng hanga ay maaaring maging napapanibagong panggatong balang-araw. "
Natural Translation
Although it is still hard to use as a replacement for oil, they say the oil of the petroleum nut tree may someday become a renewable fuel.
Literal Translation
Although hard still to-replace to oil, said the oil of hanga can become renewable fuel someday.
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