Kababuyan (en. Pigsty)
/ka.ba.bu.jan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or pen for pigs.
The pigs live in the pigsty near the house.
Ang mga baboy ay nakatira sa kababuyan na malapit sa bahay.
The livelihood focused on raising pigs.
Pig farming is one of the main industries in our town.
Ang kababuyan ay isa sa mga pangunahing industriya sa aming bayan.
A systematic way of raising pigs for food or commercial purposes.
Pig farming requires careful care and proper feed for the pigs.
Ang kababuyan ay nangangailangan ng masusing pangangalaga at tamang pagkain para sa mga baboy.
Etymology
derived from the root 'buhay' meaning 'in the livelihood of small animals'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Safe pigsty
A pigsty with proper care and safety for the animals.
Kababuyan na ligtas
Pig farming is important
Pig farming has a significant contribution to agriculture and the economy.
Mahalaga ang kababuyan
Related Words
pig
A domesticated animal typically raised for meat.
baboy
farming
The activity of planting and raising animals for food.
pagsasaka
Slang Meanings
A bossy or arrogant person.
There goes Mark again, that bossy guy, his ego is through the roof!
Ayan na naman si Mark, ang kababuyan na yan, ang taas ng ego!
A mistress or third party in a relationship.
She was called the mistress because she was the reason for their breakup.
Tinawag siyang kababuyan kasi siya ang dahilan ng hiwalayan nila.