Kangreho (en. Crab)

kaŋˈɡreho

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal belonging to the family of crustaceans, characterized by having prominent claws.
The crab is often found by the sea.
Ang kangreho ay madalas na matatagpuan sa tabi ng dagat.
An animal with a hard shell that has pincers.
The crab can walk sideways or forwards.
Ang kangreho ay may kakayahang maglakad nang pakanan o pakaliwa.
A common food in many cultures.
Many people love to eat crab at feasts.
Maraming tao ang gustong kumain ng kangreho sa mga handaan.

Etymology

Spanish word 'cangrejo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

crab in the sea
a crab that lives in a marine environment
kangreho sa dagat
crabs around
crabs found in a specific area
mga kangreho sa paligid

Related Words

mud crab
A type of seafood similar to crab, often larger and more meaty.
alimasag

Slang Meanings

You're unreliable
You're always last minute, you're such a crab.
Wala kang kadala-dala, kangreho ka talaga.
Lazy and lacking ambition
I hope you change because you're just a crab in your life.
Sana magbago ka, kasi kangreho ka na lang sa buhay mo.
Jokester who doesn't take things seriously
Always joking around but doesn't produce, you're such a crab!
Laging nagbibiruan pero di naman nagpo-produce, kangreho!