Also means
Punô can also mean full; filled to capacity; occupied.
Usage Note
Punò refers to a tree or its trunk and is usually followed by a fruit name to specify the type, like 'punò ng mangga' or 'punong mangga'. It is important to pronounce it with a glottal stop at the end to distinguish it from 'punô', which means full.
Examples
" Mataas ang puno sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
The tree in the yard is tall.
Literal Translation
Tall the tree in yard.
" Ang puno ay mataas. "
Natural Translation
The tree is tall.
Literal Translation
The tree is tall.
" Tumayo kami sa ilalim ng malaking puno upang magpahinga at sumilong sa init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
We stood under the big tree to rest and take shelter from the heat of the sun.
Literal Translation
Stood we at under of big tree to rest and take-shelter from heat of sun.
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