Insekto (en. Insect)

/in.sek.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of small animal belonging to the class Insecta, characterized by a segmented body, articulated legs, and often wings.

The insect plays a vital role in the pollination of plants.

Ang insekto ay may mahalagang papel sa polinasyon ng mga halaman.

A group of animals with three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

Insects exhibit various types of behavior in their natural habitat.

Ang mga insekto ay may iba’t ibang uri ng pag-uugali sa kanilang natural na tirahan.

Commonly found in nature and have a significant impact on ecology.

Many insects help in controlling pests in crops.

Maraming mga insekto ang tumutulong sa pagkontrol ng mga peste sa mga pananim.

From the Spanish word 'insecto'.

insect in food

Insect that falls or accumulates in food.

insekto sa pagkain

soil insect

Insects that live underground, such as termites and larvae.

insekto sa lupa

cricket

A type of insect that produces a high-pitched sound, often heard at night.

kuliglig

A small food-related term often used informally to refer to someone annoying or bothersome.

I hope I don't get 'bugged' at that party.

Sana wag na lang ako ma-insekto sa party na 'yun.

A follower or fan of someone or a group that sticks close to them like an 'insect'.

My friend is like a bug to her idol, she goes to almost every concert.

Yung friend ko, insekto sa idol niya, halos lahat ng concert pinuntahan.

A term for people considered useless, like insects in life.

There are so many useless people in the office, they don't contribute to the work.

Ang dami doon insekto sa opisina, hindi nag-aambag sa trabaho.