Agila (en. Eagle)

a-gi-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large bird easily recognizable for its long wings and sharp beak.
The eagle is known as the king of birds.
Ang agila ay kilala bilang hari ng mga ibon.
A symbol of strength and freedom.
We used the eagle as a symbol of our country.
Ginamit natin ang agila bilang simbolo ng ating bansa.
Another term for birds belonging to the family Accipitridae.
Many species of eagles can be found in the mountains.
Maraming uri ng agila ang matatagpuan sa mga bundok.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'aquila'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eagle of the nation
A symbol of hope and strength of a community.
Agila ng bayan

Related Words

seabird
The term for birds that usually escape to water, which differs from the eagle.
ibong dagat
vulture
A bird often seen around carcasses, differing from the eagle in behavior and diet.
buwitre

Slang Meanings

A horse that's untamable or a wild person
Mark is like an eagle, he quickly left the chaos.
Parang agila si Mark, ang bilis umalis sa gulo.
A smart and agile person, sharp like an eagle
In chess, Anna is an eagle, always winning.
Sa chess, agila kasi si Anna, palaging nananalo.
A hardworking person who seems to have dreams
We need an eagle like Jose on our team.
Kailangan mo ng agila na tulad ni Jose sa team natin.