Alitaptap (en. Firefly)

ah-lee-tap-tap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An insect that has the ability to emit light through bioluminescence.

We saw fireflies flying in the garden at night.

Nakita namin ang mga alitaptap na lumilipad sa hardin nang gabi.

Fireflies are usually found in open areas during the summer.

The children are always happy when playing with the fireflies.

Laging masaya ang mga bata kapag naglalaro sila kasama ang mga alitaptap.

Originating from Tagalog, it refers to a type of bioluminescent insect.

dancing fireflies

A metaphorical comparison to beautiful things in life.

sumasayaw na alitaptap

light

The quality of being bright or of light.

liwanag

fast runner

Wow, you're such an alitaptap! You run so fast.

Grabe, alitaptap ka naman! Bilis mong tumakbo.

unique person

My friend is really an alitaptap, so outgoing!

Yung kaibigan ko, alitaptap talaga, sobrang outgoing!

beautifully odd

Her style is an alitaptap! It's so cool despite being different.

Yung style niya, alitaptap! Parang napaka-cool despite na iba.