Paragos (en. Scarecrow)

/paˈra.ɡos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of object or figure placed in fields to scare away birds and other animals.
He set up a scarecrow in his field to prevent birds from eating his crops.
Nagtayo siya ng paragos sa kanyang bukirin upang hindi mangyaring ubusin ng mga ibon ang kaniyang mga pananim.
Sometimes used as a symbol of hard work in agriculture.
The scarecrow symbolizes the sweat and effort of farmers.
Ang paragos ay simbolo ng pawis at pagsisikap ng mga magsasaka.

Etymology

Filipino language

Common Phrases and Expressions

farmers' scarecrow
A statement that shows the importance of agricultural activities.
paragos ng mga magsasaka

Related Words

farmer
A person who plants or raises crops and animals for a living.
magsasaka

Slang Meanings

Bringing friends or company.
Come on, let's go paragos later to the mall!
Tara, paragos tayo mamaya sa mall!
Joining people for an outing.
I hope you can paragos to the party later, there will be a lot of people!
Sana, paragos ka sa party mamaya, maraming tao!
Come on, let's stick together!
After class, let's paragos for coffee.
Pagkatapos ng klase, paragos tayo sa kape.