Garapata (en. Tick)

ɡa-ra-pa-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of parasitic insect that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.

I saw a tick on my dog's neck.

Nakita ko ang garapata sa leeg ng aking aso.

Ticks carry various diseases that can infect humans.

We should be cautious of ticks because they can carry Lyme disease.

Dapat tayong mag-ingat sa mga garapata dahil maaaring magdala sila ng Lyme disease.

Originated from the Spanish word 'garrapata'.

tick on a dog

Tick that is often found on pets, especially on dogs.

garapata sa aso

sucking

A process by which a tick sucks blood from the host.

pagsipsip

Enemy or nuisance

Dude, he's like a tick on me, I can't concentrate.

Grabe, parang garapata siya sa akin, di ako makapag-concentrate.

Lazy or unambitious

If you don't make an effort in life, you'll just be a tick forever.

Kung hindi ka susipak sa buhay, garapata ka na lang habang buhay.

Nephew or kid

Who's with you? Looks like a tick, huh!

Sino 'yang kasama mo? Mukhang garapata, ha!