Kawas (en. Quail)

kah-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of small bird, usually seen in fields.

The quail often flies in the fields in the morning.

Ang kawas ay madalas na lumilipad sa mga bukirin sa umaga.

A lower-class game that uses quail.

We played quail at the back of the house when we were kids.

Naglalaro kami ng kawas sa likod ng bahay noong bata pa kami.

Originates from the root word 'was'

Just chill

Said when someone is just relaxing or taking a break.

Kawas na lang

nest

Home of a quail or other birds.

pugad

egg

For quails, this is the primary ingredient for the formation of new life.

itlog

Always being lazy or doing nothing.

Enough of your kawas, just study instead!

Tama na 'yang kawas mo, mag-aral ka na lang!

A super chill or relaxed state.

It's fun here, we can just kawas!

Ang saya dito, kawas lang tayo!

Nickname for a lazy person.

Joma is really always kawas.

Si Joma talaga eh, kawas lang lagi.