narra
nárra with stress marks
Philippine national tree; rosewood
Usage Note
Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) was declared the national tree of the Philippines in 1934, and its reddish hardwood is prized for fine furniture and carvings. Narra trees are protected by law and may not be felled without a government permit, making the wood a symbol of both national identity and resilience.
Examples
" Gawa sa narra ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table is made of narra.
Literal Translation
Made of narra the table.
" Ang mga antigong mesa at upuan namin ay gawa sa matibay na narra. "
Natural Translation
Our antique tables and chairs are made of strong narra wood.
Literal Translation
The plural antique table and chair our is made of strong that narra.
" Ipinagbabawal ng batas na putulin ang narra nang walang permiso dahil ito ang pambansang puno ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The law prohibits cutting down narra without a permit because it is the national tree of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Prohibited of law that to-cut the narra without permit because this the national tree of Philippines.
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