Bulanglangin (en. Pale)

/bu.lang.la.ngin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of white insect commonly found on ornamental plants.
The bulanglangin causes damage to the leaves of the plant.
Ang bulanglangin ay nagdudulot ng pinsala sa mga dahon ng halaman.
A terminology referring to a pest that damages crops.
We need to fight against the bulanglangin to maintain our crops.
Kailangan nating labanan ang bulanglangin upang mapanatili ang ating mga pananim.

Etymology

From the root word 'bulanglang' derived from the words 'bulang' and 'langin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fighting the bulanglangin
the effort to fight pests or infestations.
nilabanan ang bulanglangin

Related Words

pests
Insects or animals that cause damage to crops or plants.
pestes

Slang Meanings

To temper the way you handle someone; not going beyond excessive actions.
You have too much bulanglangin with him, it's like you're paying too much attention.
Ang dami mong bulanglangin sa kanya, parang masyado mong pinapansin.
To be overly generous or kind, often in a way that is not beneficial.
Don't be bulanglangin to people, see if they are true to you.
Wag kang bulanglangin sa mga tao, tignan mo kung totoo sila sa'yo.