Ilaga (en. Rat)

i-lá-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of rodent animal, often seen in homes and fields.

The rat often causes damage to crops.

Ang ilaga ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng pinsala sa mga ani.

Carries diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

The rat is known to carry leptospirosis.

Ang ilaga ay kilalang nagdadala ng leptospirosis.

A common symbol of fear or an untrustworthy time for people.

Sometimes, the rat becomes a symbol of evil in stories.

Minsan, ang ilaga ay nagiging simbolo ng kasamaan sa mga kwento.

From the Tagalog word referring to a rodent that burrows underground.

Rats in the house

Refers to the proliferation of rats in a household.

Ilaga sa bahay

mouse

A common term for small rodents similar to rats.

daga

pest

Refers to animals or insects that cause damage to crops or health.

peste

Mama or mommy (mom)

Mom, where are you? I'm getting worried.

Ilaga, nasaan ka na? Kinakabahan ako.

Noisy or mischievous girl

The kids outside are so noisy, they're so loud!

Ang ilaga ng mga bata sa labas, ang ingay-ingay nila!

Sister

Hey, sister, let's go together!

Hala, ilaga, sabay tayo sa lakad!