Buway (en. Crocodile)

bu-wai

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A well-known symbol of danger and strength in mythologies.

In some cultures, the crocodile is considered a symbol of power.

Sa ilang kultura, ang buway ay itinuturing na simbolo ng kapangyarihan.

A large reptile that lives in water and on land.

The crocodile can be found in rivers and lakes.

Ang buway ay matatagpuan sa mga ilog at lawa.

A type of animal with a strong jaw and sharp teeth.

We need to be careful of crocodiles in dangerous areas.

Kailangan natin ng mag-ingat sa mga buway sa mga mapanganib na lugar.

Native Filipino word

Where is the crocodile?

A question about the location of the crocodile.

Saan ang buway?

reptile

The class of animals that includes the crocodile.

reptilya

key or bridge to get out of a situation

It's okay, just hang in there. We'll get out soon.

Ayos lang yan, buway lang maghintay. Makakaalis din tayo.

disobeying orders

You're such a rebel, you shouldn't act like that towards your boss!

Buway ka naman, hindi ka dapat ganon sa boss mo!

so many problems encountered

I've been facing so many challenges in my life lately.

Ang dami na talagang buway sa buhay ko lately.