Apugin (en. Nest)
/aˈpuːɡin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of enclosure or home for birds.
The birds returned to their nest under the tree.
Ang mga ibon ay bumalik sa kanilang apugin sa ilalim ng puno.
A place where birds take care of their chicks.
The protection of the birds' nests is important for nature.
Mahalaga ang proteksyon ng apugin ng mga ibon sa kalikasan.
Any type of home or nest.
Sometimes, people create their own nests around their house.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay bumubuo ng kanilang sariling apugin sa paligid ng kanilang bahay.
Etymology
From the word 'nest' meaning a bird's nest.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bird's nest
A nest or home of a bird.
apugin ng ibon
Related Words
nest
A simple home for birds.
pugad
Slang Meanings
Ugly or unappealing
Your outfit looks apugin, don't wear that.
Parang apugin yung damit mo, huwag na yan isuot.
Bad appearance
He looked apugin in the pictures, he didn't post it.
Naapugin siya sa pictures, hindi na siya nag-post.
Has no appeal
The newly released movie is said to be apugin, I'm not interested.
Yung bagong labas na pelikula, apugin daw, di ako interesado.