Alibangbang (en. Butterfly)

ah-lee-bahng-bahng

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of insect with broad wings and colorful.
The butterfly is often seen on flowers.
Ang alibangbang ay madalas makikita sa mga bulaklak.
Known for their metamorphosis from egg, caterpillar, and then butterfly.
From a caterpillar, it became a butterfly.
Mula sa isang uod, siya ay naging alibangbang.
A symbol of transformation and beauty in various cultures.
In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of transformation.
Sa maraming kultura, ang alibangbang ay simbolo ng pagbabago.

Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flying butterfly
a butterfly that is in the process of flying
alibangbang na naglilipad
butterfly life
the process of metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly
buhay ng alibangbang

Related Words

caterpillar
The stage of the butterfly's life before it becomes an adult.
uod
egg
The first stage of the butterfly's life cycle.
itlog

Slang Meanings

A woman who is interested in many men.
That butterfly is beautiful, but it seems she easily switches boyfriends.
Ang ganda ng alibangbang na 'yon, pero parang madali lang magpalit-palit ng boyfriend.
A person who constantly changes their decisions.
Don't rely on him; he's like a butterfly, always changing his mind.
Huwag kang umasa sa kanya, parang alibangbang 'yan, laging nag-iiba ng isip.