Ipis (en. Cockroach)

ˈi.pis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect known for being a household pest.

Cockroaches are often seen in dirty places.

Ang ipis ay madalas na makikita sa mga maduduming lugar.

An insect with a flat body, long antennae, and the ability to run fast.

The cockroach is capable of climbing walls due to the structure of its body.

Ang ipis ay may kakayahang umakyat sa mga pader dahil sa estruktura ng kanilang katawan.

A well-known symbol of cleanliness when in the home.

Often, the presence of cockroaches signals poor cleanliness.

Kadalasan, ang presensya ng ipis ay nagiging senyales ng hindi magandang kalinisan.

from Spanish word 'cucaracha'

Cockroach in the house

A sign of a dirty environment.

Ipis sa bahay

insect

A group of animals with six legs and a body divided into three parts.

insekto

pest

Animals or insects that are bothersome or cause damage to crops or homes.

peste

Annoying presence

Wow, the cockroaches are like so many annoying presences hanging out in the house!

Grabe, ang mga ipis parang ang dami nang epal na nakatambay sa bahay!

House pest

After the storm, the cockroaches are like house pests in every corner.

Pagtapos ng bagyo, parang kuto ng bahay ang ipis sa mga kanto.

Evil minions

Those cockroaches are like evil minions just lurking around.

Yung mga ipis, parang mga evil minions na nandiyan lang sa tabi-tabi.