Pamumugang (en. Habitat)

/pa-mu-mu-gang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The place or environment where a type of animal or plant lives.
Birds build their nests in the habitats of trees.
Ang mga ibon ay nagtatayo ng kanilang mga pugad sa mga pamumugang na puno.
The community of organisms living in a specific area.
The habitat of fish in the sea is rich in various species.
Ang pamumugang ng mga isda sa dagat ay mayaman sa iba't ibang uri.

Etymology

from the word 'mugang' derived from the root 'mug' meaning 'to leave or to fly away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

living in the forest
living or existing in the natural environment of the forest.
pamumuhay sa gubat

Related Words

ecosystem
The system of interaction among organisms and their environment.
ecosistema

Slang Meanings

The start of problems or intrigues
There might be some drama going on in the group that's why they're fighting.
Baka may pamumugang nangyari sa grupo kaya nag-aaway na sila.
Saying something hurtful or attacking someone
Don't be so aggressive towards him, he's been nice already.
Huwag ka masyadong pamumugang sa kanya, naging mabait na nga siya.
Having a conflict or dispute
I thought they had resolved that issue a long time ago.
Yung pamumugang nila, akala ko matagal na nilang nalutas yun.