Bahaylanggam (en. Termite)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect known for its ability to destroy wood.

Termites can cause significant damage to wooden structures.

Ang bahaylanggam ay maaaring magdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga estruktura na gawa sa kahoy.

A group of insects belonging to the family Isoptera.

Usually, termites form colonies with many members.

Karaniwan, ang bahaylanggam ay nabubuo ng mga kolonya na may maraming kasapi.

Insect commonly found in forests or areas with abundant wood.

Termites are one of the main reasons why old houses get damaged.

Ang bahaylanggam ay isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan kung bakit nasisira ang mga lumang bahay.

Termite menace

Because there are termites, the broken wood should be repaired.

Inaasahan ng bahaylanggam

nest

A place where termites live.

kulungan

destructive termite

A type of termite known for destroying materials.

kolohe

Ant nest, or a term to refer to a cramped place.

This room is like an ant nest, so cramped with so many people.

Parang bahaylanggam itong kwarto, ang sikip at ang daming tao.

A place where people frequently gather for communal activities.

This school is really like an ant nest, we're always helping each other out.

Ang eskwelahan na ‘to, bahaylanggam talaga, lagi tayong nagtutulungan.