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    Pagong (en. Tortoise)

    pah-gong

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of animal with a hard shell and slow movement.
    The tortoise can often be seen in rivers and lakes.
    Ang pagong ay madalas na makikita sa mga ilog at lawa.
    A symbol of perseverance and patience in stories and proverbs.
    In the tale of the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise proved that perseverance leads to success.
    Sa kwento ng pagong at kuneho, ipinatunayan ng pagong na ang tiyaga ay nagbubunga ng tagumpay.
    A type of reptile that typically moves slowly and has a shell for protection.
    People keep tortoises as pets because of their gentle nature.
    Dinadala ng mga tao ang pagong bilang alagang hayop dahil sa kanilang mahinahong ugali.

    Etymology

    Spanish: 'tortuga'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Slow as a tortoise
    Indicates slowness or hesitance in action.
    Mabagal na parang pagong

    Related Words

    hare
    An animal that runs fast and is usually the opposite of the tortoise in the story.
    kuneho
    reptile
    A class of animals that includes tortoises.
    reptilya

    Slang Meanings

    Slow or sluggish to move
    You're acting like a turtle, hurry up!
    Parang pagong ka naman mag-isip, bilisan mo na!
    Strange or unusual
    That turtle seems to have its own world!
    Ang pagong na iyon, parang may sariling mundo!
    Very quiet or timid
    Dude, you're like a turtle, not saying anything!
    Dude, parang pagong ka, wala kang sinasabi!