Buntabay (en. Butterfly)

/bʊn.tɑː.bai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect with beautiful wings commonly seen on flowers.

The butterfly flies under the sun in the garden.

Ang buntabay ay lumilipad sa ilalim ng araw sa hardin.

The butterfly is used as a symbol of transformation and growth.

The butterfly is often seen as a symbol of metamorphosis.

Ang bunabay ay kadalasan na nakikita bilang simbolo ng pagbabagong-anyo.

An insect that is part of the family Lepidoptera.

The butterfly and moth belong to the family Lepidoptera.

Ang buntabay at bulati ay kabilang sa pamilyang Lepidoptera.

n/a

Life is hand-in-hand, like a butterfly.

Life is full of changes and transitions, like a butterfly.

Mano-mano ang buhay, parang buntabay.

afternoon

The time when butterflies often fly.

hapon

flower

Source of food for butterflies.

bulaklak

As a souvenir or an opportunity to make up.

It's okay, I'll just drop by your house later.

Ayos lang, buntabay na lang ako sa'yo mamaya sa bahay mo.

To make up for a favor or help.

Let's make up next time, okay? I need your help.

Buntabay tayo sa susunod, ha? Kailangan ko ng tulong mo.

A catch-up or meet-up with friends.

Let's meet at the corner later, will you make it?

Buntabay tayo sa kanto mamaya, aabot ka ba?