Lungaw (en. Fly)

/luˈŋaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect that has two wings and commonly flies.

A fly entered the house and sat on the food.

May lungaw na pumasok sa bahay at umupo sa pagkain.

The common term for insects from the Diptera family.

There are many flies around the garbage.

Maraming lungaw sa paligid ng basurahan.

From the Tagalog word for a type of insect.

house fly

Annoying flies inside the house.

lungaw ng bahay

insect

A group of animals with exoskeletons and typically have wings.

insekto

tin fly

A type of fly known for being attracted to food.

langaw-lata

socially adept or posh

She is so sosyal, looks like a celebrity!

Ang lungaw niya, parang artista sa itsura!

flirtatious

Don't be so flirty, or crush might get mad at you!

Huwag kang lungaw, baka magalit sa'yo si crush!

sweet-smelling or charming

Your perfume smells so good, where did you buy it?

Ang lungaw ng pabango mo, saan mo nabili?