Adarna (en. Adarna)

/a'darna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of enchanted or mythological bird known in folktales.

In the legend, the Adarna is a bird that carries magic.

Sa alamat, ang Adarna ay isang ibong nagdadala ng mahika.

A bird symbolizing love and hope in stories.

The Adarna became a symbol of the hero's love.

Ang Adarna ay naging simbolo ng pag-ibig ng pangunahing tauhan.

'Ibong Adarna' is also known as an important character in Filipino epics.

The story 'Ibong Adarna' is a tale of family and sacrifice.

Ang kwentong 'Ibong Adarna' ay kwento ng pamilya at pagsasakripisyo.

From the Arabic term 'دُرْنَة‎' or 'durnah'

Beauty of Adarna

Refers to the beauty and mystery of the bird.

Kagandahan ng Adarna

enchanted

A person or creature with magical powers.

engkantado

legend

A story depicting historical events and characters.

alamat

Charming or attractive, often used to describe someone who has a captivating presence.

Wow, you really have a way of attracting people, that's impressive!

Grabe, ang adarna mo talagang magdala ng tao, astig!

A smart or clever person, often one who knows how to get what they want.

Ana is super clever; she always has a strategy to boost her exam scores.

Sobrang adarna ni Ana, lagi siyang may planong pampalakas sa exams.

Someone who is witty or has a quick sense of humor.

Marco is really witty; even in serious conversations, he still makes us laugh.

Ang adarna talaga ni Marco, kahit seryoso ang usapan, napapatawa niya pa rin kami.