Linta (en. Leech)

lin-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of animal belonging to the group of annelids, often playing a role in extracting blood from the bodies of other animals.

The leech uses its suckers to bite and suck blood.

Ang linta ay gumagamit ng kanyang mga pang-sipsip upang kumagat at sumipsip ng dugo.

An animal commonly found in wet and grassy areas.

We were careful of leeches while walking on the grassy path.

Nag-iingat kami sa mga linta habang kami ay naglalakad sa madamong daan.

A type of parasite that attaches to the host's skin.

The leech is a parasite that clings to animals or humans to suck blood.

Ang linta ay isang parasito na kumakapit sa mga hayop o tao upang sumipsip ng dugo.

derived from the Latin word 'Hirudo'

parasitic leech

a being that relies on another for sustenance or livelihood

parasitong linta

hair leech

A type of leech commonly found on furry pets.

buhok-linta

bloodsucker

A common term for beings that suck blood.

taga-dugo

Occasionally used to refer to a person who is always clinging or depending on someone else, like a leech.

Your friend is like a leech, always sticking to you when they need something.

Yung kaibigan mo, parang linta, laging nakadikit sa'yo kapag may kailangan.

A term for someone who likes to pretend or adapt just to fit in, like a leech that conforms to its host.

He is just pretending to be a leech to get what he wants.

Sinasanay na lang niyang maging linta para makuha ‘yung gusto niya.