Langaw (en. Fly)

/laŋaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of flying insect typically with a black body.

There is a fly on the table next to the food.

May langaw sa mesa na nasa tabi ng pagkain.

An insect that is often considered a pest due to their rapid reproduction.

There are many flies around the compost pile in the back of the house.

Maraming langaw sa paligid ng compost pile sa likuran ng bahay.

From the root word 'lagaw' meaning 'to fly or flying'.

fly perched on food

Indicates an undesirable situation or condition.

langaw na nakadapo sa pagkain

pest

A general term for insects or animals that become a problem in agriculture or sanitation.

peste

insect

A type of animal with six legs and may be able to fly.

insekto

You're like a troublesome person.

Just kidding, but you're like a fly that's super annoying in class.

Joke lang, pero parang langaw ka na nakakainis sa klase.

Someone who just loiters around without purpose.

Those flies just hanging around the corner, doing nothing.

Yung mga langaw lang sa kanto, walang ginagawa.

An unwanted guest.

I don't want any flies at the party, they’re so distracting!

Ayaw ko nang mga langaw sa party, nakakaabala!