Alimango (en. Crab)

a-li-ma-ngo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of animal that belongs to the crustacean family, typically having a hard outer shell and usually has claws.

The crab is often used in seafood dishes.

Ang alimango ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga lutuing dagat.

A type of creature found in freshwater and saltwater.

Crabs are usually edible and a delicious dish.

Ang mga alimango ay karaniwang nakakain at masarap na ulam.

from the word 'alimango' referring to a type of animal belonging to the crustacean family.

crab with dipping sauce

Crab eaten with a dip, a common taste among Filipinos.

alimango sa sawsawan

crab soup

A popular Filipino soup featuring crab and a sour broth.

sinigang na alimango

A person who is evasive or dodges questions.

Don't be like that, you're acting like a crab trying to avoid the siomai!

Huwag kang ganyan, parang alimango na naiilag sa siomai!

Having a grudge or holding onto negative feelings.

You're like a crab, always holding a grudge!

Parang alimango ka, lagi kang may sama ng loob!

A person who loves to stir up trouble.

Why is he like that? He’s always stirring up trouble like a crab!

Bakit siya ganun? Parang alimango na palaging nakikialam!