Kahayupan (en. Animal)

/kahaiˈyupɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A class of living beings, usually with a body of flesh or plant.
The zoo staff takes care of different types of animals.
Ang mga kawani ng zoo ay nag-aalaga ng iba't ibang uri ng kahayupan.
Reflects the state of reproduction or sustainability of animal species in an area.
Animals are essential to the ecology of a region.
Mahalaga ang kahayupan sa ekolohiya ng isang rehiyon.
Refers to the various physical forms of animals, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals.
In forming an ecosystem, animals play a significant role.
Sa bumubuo ng ekosistema, ang kahayupan ay may malaking papel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wildlife
Refer to all animals and plants in a particular ecology.
kahayupan ng kalikasan

Related Words

animal
A general term for all types of animals.
hayop
ecology
The study of the interactions of organisms and their environment.
ekolohiya

Slang Meanings

animals or things with bad behavior
Stop being so 'kahayupan'; get your act together!
Tama na ang pagka-kahayupan mo, magpakatino ka na!
bad luck or misfortune
It feels like 'kahayupan' is my luck in life; always on the downside.
Parang kahayupan ang swerte ko sa buhay, laging nasa ilalim.