Balyena (en. Whale)

/bal.je.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A large type of animal that lives in water, usually with a large body and long fins.

The whale is one of the largest animals in the world.

Ang balyena ay isa sa pinakamalaking hayop sa mundo.

An aquatic mammal without limbs, where breathing occurs through a blowhole on top of the head.

Whales use their blowhole to breathe above water.

Ang mga balyena ay gumagamit ng blowhole upang huminga sa ibabaw ng tubig.

Derived from the Spanish word 'ballena'.

whale of the sea

Refers to whales found in the ocean.

balyena ng dagat

manta

A large type of fish that is often confused with a whale.

manta

orca

A type of whale known for its black and white coloring.

orka

A person who is greedy or has a big body

Wow, you eat like a whale, it's like you're eating a wall!

Grabe, ang balyena mo kumain, parang may dingding na kinakain!

A strong or very impressive person

Her voice is so powerful, it sounds like a whale making waves!

Sobrang boses niya, akala mo balyena sa laki ng alon!