dahon
/ˈdahon/
dahon is the Tagalog word for leaf.
The term refers to the flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make dahon plural (leaves), you add the marker mga before the word to form mga dahon.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdahon/
Did you know?
- While dahon means 'leaf', it is also the standard word used to describe a single sheet of paper or a page in a book.
- In the Philippines, the dahon ng saging or banana leaf is not just for wrapping food, but is often used as a natural, biodegradable plate for traditional feasts called boodle fights.
- In ancient contexts, the word dahon could also refer to a 'table' used for eating, likely due to the flat shape of a leaf.
Examples in context
- Ang mga dahon ay luntian.The leaves are green.
- May nalagas na dahon sa sahig.A fallen leaf is on the floor.
- Malalapad ang mga dahon ng halaman na ito.The leaves of this plant are wide.
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are gardening in the backyard.
- ChristinaJuan, tingnan mo ang mga dahon.Juan, look at the leaves.
- JuanOo, ang ganda ng kulay ng mga dahon.Yes, the color of the leaves is beautiful.
- ChristinaKailangan nating diligan ang mga ito.We need to water them.
- JuanSige, gagawin ko na ngayon.Okay, I will do it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dahon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dahon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
