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    Pawikan (en. Turtle)

    pa-wi-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of reptile with a hard shell that covers its body.
    Turtles are known as animals that move in water.
    Ang mga pawikan ay kilalang mga hayop na gumagalaw sa tubig.
    Animals that can live on land or in water, often move slowly.
    There are turtles that prefer water over land.
    May mga pawikan na mas mahilig sa tubig kaysa sa lupa.
    An important part of the ecosystem in oceans.
    The turtle plays an important role in the balance of the ocean.
    Ang pawikan ay may mahalagang papel sa balanse ng karagatan.

    Etymology

    Filipino word derived from Malay language

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sea turtle
    turtles that live in the oceans
    pawikan sa dagat

    Related Words

    reptile
    A group of animals with scales that often lay eggs.
    reptilya
    shell
    The hard part that covers the turtle.
    kalasag

    Slang Meanings

    A turtle that is bigger than an ordinary turtle, often coming from the sea.
    The turtle we saw at the beach was huge!
    Yung pawikan na nakita namin sa beach, ang laki!
    A term used for a person who moves slowly or isn’t doing much.
    You’re such a turtle, always just lounging around!
    Ang pawikan mo naman, lagi na lang nakatambay!
    A slang term for someone who loves water or the beach.
    He's really a turtle, always in the water!
    Isang pawikan talaga siya, laging nasa tubig!