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    Gansa (en. Goose)

    ˈɡan.sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of large bird with a long neck that lives in water.
    The goose is walking by the lake.
    Ang gansa ay naglalakad sa tabi ng lawa.
    Commonly referred to birds of the family Anatidae, like swan and duck.
    Many of the geese are grazing in the fields.
    Marami sa mga gansa ang nag-ninigosyo sa bukirin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'ganso'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    charming goose
    A statement referring to something that is joyful or attractive.
    gansang aliw

    Related Words

    goose egg
    The egg laid by a goose, commonly used in cooking.
    itlog ng gansa
    bossy goose
    A phrase referring to a person who is bossy and demanding.
    gansang mang-uutos

    Slang Meanings

    A sharp-tongued or irritable woman.
    Oh man, she's such a gansa, always angry!
    Hay naku, ang gansa naman ni ate, palagi na lang galit!
    A person who loves to complain.
    That's why I don't like him, he's just such a gansa around.
    Kaya ayaw ko sa kanya, puro siya gansa sa paligid.
    Someone who overreacts or is fierce.
    Her reaction was such a gansa to a simple question!
    Ang gansa ng reaction niya sa simpleng tanong lang!