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halaman

haláman with stress marks

plant

noun ha-LA-man Native origin Common
Animals & Nature Plants
Illustration of "halaman" (plant)

Usage Note

Halaman is a general term for any kind of plant, including flowers, shrubs, and indoor greenery. It is commonly used when discussing gardening or home decor, which are popular hobbies in Filipino culture.

Examples

Beginner

" Marami akong halaman sa bahay. "

Natural Translation

I have many plants at home.

Literal Translation

Many I link plant at house.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ng tubig ng mga halaman. "

Natural Translation

The plants need water.

Literal Translation

Need of water the plants.

Advanced

" Dahil sa pandemya, natutong magtanim ng iba't ibang halaman ang mga tao para may magawa sa loob ng bahay. "

Natural Translation

Because of the pandemic, people learned to grow different kinds of plants so they would have something to do at home.

Literal Translation

Because of pandemic, learned to-plant of different-different plant the people so-that has thing-to-do at inside of house.

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Derived Words

halamanan DERIVED

garden

mahalaman DERIVED

full of plants

panghalaman DERIVED

for gardening

maghahalaman DERIVED

gardener

Actor Focus Verbs

maghalaman AF VERB

to garden

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