Daga (en. Rat)
ˈdaɡa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A small animal with a long and thin body, typically having soft fur and sharp claws.
The rat is often seen in homes during cold weather.
Ang daga ay madalas na nakikita sa mga bahay sa malamig na panahon.
A type of creature that typically becomes a pest in crops.
Rats can cause damage to the crops of farmers.
Ang mga daga ay maaaring maging sanhi ng pinsala sa mga ani ng mga magsasaka.
Makes sounds that can disturb nature.
The rat often climbs trees and makes noise at night.
Ang daga ay madalas na umaakyat sa mga puno at gumagawa ng ingay sa gabi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sometimes the rat, sometimes the person
Life is full of changes; there are times we must lower our status.
Minsan ang daga, minsan ang tao
Related Words
pest
A term referring to animals or insects that hinder or destroy crops.
peste
Slang Meanings
Just an ordinary person with no unusual behavior.
Oh, that's why he's so chill, because he's just a common dude.
Hu, kaya pala siya sobrang chill, kasi daga lang siya.
A person who seems to have no ambition and just hangs around.
You know, he's like a mouse just sitting here all day.
Alam mo, parang daga na lang siyang nakaupo dito buong araw.
A person who loves to hang out at other people's houses.
He's such a mooch, he’s always at Juan's house.
Sobrang daga niya, lagi na lang siya sa bahay ni Juan.