Bangaw (en. Fly)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of insect that commonly flies and has wings.
The fly buzzed around the food.
Ang bangaw ay lumipad sa paligid ng pagkain.
An insect that carries diseases and is often found in dirty places.
The fly carries germs from the filth.
Ang bangaw ay nagdadala ng mga mikrobyo mula sa dumi.
An insect that successfully fills the summer air.
There are many flies in the garden during summer.
Maraming bangaw ang nasa hardin tuwing tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly on food
Fly that hovers over food.
bangaw ng pagkain

Related Words

insect
Category of animals that includes the fly.
insekto

Slang Meanings

a clique or group of friends
The clique of friends often hangs out together.
Ang sukob sa bangaw ay para sa mga magkaibigan na madalas magtambay.
someone insignificant or not worthy of attention
Just ignore him, he's just someone insignificant.
Hayaan mo na lang siya, eh ang ahang ng bangaw lang yan.
to feel lost or insignificant
I feel like I'm just lost and insignificant when I worry about him.
Parang bangaw sa kalsada lang ako kapag nag-aalala sa kanya.
something that lacks excitement or thrill
I don't like this boring thing that lacks excitement!
Ayoko ng ganitong bangaw na walang lamok, ang boring!