Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
kahoy
tree; woodnoun
- Alternative meanings
A large plant with a trunk and branches; it can also refer to wood as a material.
- Pronunciation
KAH-hoy
- Root and affixes
Kahoy is used for both tree and wood, depending on context.
- Variants or conjugations
kahoy; punoan; trees/wooded things
- Related words and expressions
plant; leaf; root; branch; forest
- Meaning and usage notes
If you need to be very specific about a living tree, the context usually makes the meaning clear. For wood as a material, kahoy is also used.
naturenounplanttreewood
Dako kaayo ang kahoy sa atubangan sa balay.
The tree in front of the house is very big.
Gihimo sa kahoy ang lamesa.
The table is made of wood.