Bituindagat (en. Sea star)

/biˈtwin.da.gat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of animal found on the ocean floor with arms surrounding a center.

The sea star has the ability to regenerate lost arms.

Ang bituindagat ay may kakayahang mag-regenerate ng mga nawalang braso.

A well-known symbol of marine life commonly found in reefs.

Many sea stars can be seen in coral reefs.

Maraming bituindagat ang makikita sa mga coral reef.

Derived from the word 'bituin' which means 'star' and 'dagat' which means 'sea'.

Sea star

Symbol of beauty and richness of life under the sea.

Bituin ng dagat

sea

A vast body of saltwater that covers a large part of the world.

dagat

star

A luminous celestial body visible in the sky, especially at night.

bituin

Beautiful or good-looking person

You're so beautiful, like a star at sea!

Ang ganda mo, parang bituindagat!

You are one of a kind

Your style is so unique, you really are a star at sea!

Sobrang unique ng style mo, talagang bituindagat ka!

Favorite or admired

Of course, I'm a fan of him/her because of their talent!

Siyempre, bituindagat ako sa kanya dahil sa talento niya!