Palaka (en. Frog)

/pah-lah-kah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of amphibian known for having soft skin and short limbs.

The frog is often found near rivers.

Ang palaka ay madalas na makikita sa tabi ng mga ilog.

An animal that commonly travels on land and in water.

The frog is an excellent swimmer.

Ang palaka ay mahusay na lumangoy.

One of the creatures that live in watery or wet environments.

The frog plays an important role in the ecology of lakes.

Ang palaka ay may mahalagang papel sa ekolohiya ng mga lawa.

from the Spanish word 'rana'

frog of the town

A person who migrates but returns to their homeland.

palaka ng bayan

amphibian

A group of animals that live both on land and in water.

amphibian

tadpole

The young frog that has no legs yet.

tadpole

Frog ball

You're great at shooting, you have a frog ball vibe!

Ang galing mo mag-shoot, bola ng palaka ang dating mo!

To act a bit gay or flamboyant

Come on, just act a bit gay over there!

Sige na, pabakla-bakla ka na lang diyan!

Round frog

You're like a round frog because you’re so happy!

Parang bilog na palaka ka na sa sobrang saya!