Buaya (en. Crocodile)

/bʊajɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of large reptile that lives in water and wetlands.

The crocodile is often found in rivers and lakes.

Ang buaya ay madalas na makikita sa mga ilog at lawa.

A term used for bodies of water that are inhabited by crocodiles.

Crocodiles are dangerous in areas where there are many people.

Delikado ang mga buaya sa mga lugar na mapanganib at madaming tao.

Sometimes used as a symbol of deceit or fraud.

In their story, the crocodile was used as a symbol of deceit.

Sa kanilang kwento, ginamit ang buaya bilang isang simbolo ng panlilinlang.

This comes from the Spanish word 'cocodrilo' which means 'crocodile'.

like a crocodile

meaning having ill intentions or deceitful.

tulad ng buaya

reptile

A group of animals that includes snakes, lizards, and other types of crocodiles.

reptile

liar or deceitful person

Don't believe him, he's a player with women.

Wag ka na maniwala sa kanya, buaya yan sa babae.

show-off or attention seeker

I hope you stop showing off, you're being a phony again!

Sana huwag ka nang magpabibo, buaya ka na naman!

someone who stirs trouble or creates drama

Come on, that player is always causing trouble for us.

Ano ba, lagi na lang tayong ginagawang kati-kati ng buaya na yan.