Dapulak (en. Stray animal)
/daˈpu.lak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A stray animal that is lost or away from its rightful home.
The stray animal can often be seen on the streets of the barangay.
Ang dapulak ay karaniwang makikita sa mga kalye ng barangay.
An animal that does not belong to anyone.
There are stray animals walking along the road.
May mga dapulak na naglalakad sa tabi ng kalsada.
Etymology
From the root word 'pulak' which means 'earth' or 'ground'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stray dog
A dog that is lost or has no home.
dapulak na aso
stray cat
A cat that is lost or has no home.
dapulak na pusa
Related Words
lost
Refers to being homeless or not owned by anyone.
ligaw
animal
A general term for various types of living creatures.
hayop
Slang Meanings
favorite
This song is so great, it's my favorite!
Sobrang ganda ng kantang 'to, ito na ang dapulak ko!
cool
This new game is really cool!
Ang dapulak talaga ng bagong laro na 'to!
trending
Come on, let's update the trending meme on social media!
Tara, update natin 'yung dapulak na meme sa social media!