Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Igang (en. Crab)

    /iˈgaŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of aquatic animal with a hard shell and pincers.
    The crab is commonly found along the seashores.
    Ang igang ay karaniwang makikita sa baybaying-dagat.
    A type of fish or animal commonly found in rivers or seas.
    We went to the market to buy crabs.
    Nagpunta kami sa pamilihan upang bumili ng igang.

    Etymology

    root word from Hiligaynon 'igang'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Crab sinigang
    Sinigang with crab as the main ingredient.
    Igang na sinigang

    Related Words

    radish
    A type of vegetable often used in Filipino dishes with crab.
    labanos

    Slang Meanings

    acting hyper or causing chaos around
    The kids are igang on the street because they're playing guns.
    Ang igang ng mga bata sa kalsada kasi naglalaro ng baril-barilan.
    restless or worried
    Don't be igang, nothing bad will happen.
    Huwag kang igang, wala namang mangyayaring masama.