Buwaya (en. Crocodile)

/buwáya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of large animal with tough skin, long teeth, and can live in water and on land.

The crocodile is a dangerous predator in the water.

Ang buwaya ay isang peligrosong mandarambong sa tubig.

A creature that belongs to the Reptilia family.

Many crocodiles can be found in the rivers and lakes of our country.

Maraming buwaya ang matatagpuan sa mga ilog at lawa sa ating bansa.

An animal known for its aggressiveness and speed in attack.

We should be careful of crocodiles when swimming.

Dapat tayong mag-ingat sa mga buwaya kapag tayo ay lumalangoy.

Spanish word 'cocodrilo'

river crocodile

crocodile found in rivers

buwaya ng ilog

gentle crocodile

a metaphor for someone who seems gentle but is dangerous

mabait na buwaya

reptiles

The group of animals that includes crocodiles.

reptilya

alligator

A type of crocodile often found in freshwater animals.

aligator

a term used for people who are cruel or deceitful

Our boss is like a crocodile, always looking for ways to take advantage.

Ang boss namin, parang buwaya, palaging nag-iisip ng paraan para manggulang.

a person who is selfish and indifferent to others

Don't be a crocodile; we should help each other.

Huwag kang maging buwaya, dapat tayong tumulong sa isa't isa.

a person who doesn't spend time for family or friends, overly focused on their own gain

John is such a crocodile, always busy with work and no longer thinking about his family.

Sobrang buwaya si John, palaging busy sa trabaho at hindi na naiisip ang pamilya niya.