Wooden in Tagalog

“Wooden” in Tagalog is “kahoy” or “yari sa kahoy”, referring to something made of or relating to wood. This common adjective appears frequently in everyday Filipino conversation when describing furniture, structures, and wooden objects. Let’s explore its complete usage and variations below.

[Words] = Wooden

[Definition]

• Wooden /ˈwʊd.ən/
• Adjective 1: Made of wood; consisting of wood.
• Adjective 2: Stiff, awkward, or without expression (figurative use).
• Adjective 3: Lacking ease or grace in movement or manner.

[Synonyms] = Kahoy, Yari sa kahoy, Gawa sa kahoy, Pangkahoy, Kahoyan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The old house has beautiful wooden floors that creak when you walk on them.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lumang bahay ay may magagandang sahig na kahoy na umiingit kapag nilalakaran mo.
• Ex2_EN: She bought a wooden table and chairs for the dining room.
• Ex2_PH: Bumili siya ng mesa at mga upuang yari sa kahoy para sa hapag-kainan.
• Ex3_EN: The children played with wooden toys that their grandfather made.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga bata ay naglaro ng mga laruang gawa sa kahoy na ginawa ng kanilang lolo.
• Ex4_EN: The bridge is supported by strong wooden beams.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tulay ay sinusuportahan ng matatag na mga kahoy na biga.
• Ex5_EN: His acting was stiff and wooden in the first scene.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang pag-arte ay stiff at walang buhay sa unang eksena.