From root: halaman
Usage Note
Mahalaman describes a place that is lush or filled with many plants. It is often used to describe a house belonging to a plant enthusiast.
Examples
" Mahalaman ang aming hardin. "
Natural Translation
Our garden is full of plants.
Literal Translation
Full-of-plants the our garden.
" Mahalaman ang bakuran ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother's yard is full of plants.
Literal Translation
Full-of-plants the yard of my grandmother.
" Mahalaman at sariwa ang paligid ng kanilang bahay kaya laging masarap huminga ng hangin doon. "
Natural Translation
The surroundings of their house are lush and fresh, so it always feels good to breathe the air there.
Literal Translation
Full-of-plants and fresh the surroundings of their house so always nice to-breathe of air there.
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