Pigsangdaga (en. Rat)

/piɡsanˈdaɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of animal commonly found in human-inhabited areas.

Many rats can be seen in old houses.

Maraming pigsangdaga ang makikita sa mga lumang bahay.

An insect or animal that often carries diseases.

We must be careful of rats because they carry germs.

Dapat tayong mag-ingat sa pigsangdaga dahil nagdadala ito ng mga mikrobyo.

Often used in stories or legends as a symbol of doom.

In the story, the rat symbolizes evil.

Sa kwento, ang pigsangdaga ay simbolo ng kasamaan.

Composed of the word 'pigsang' meaning similar occurrence and 'daga' which refers to a rodent.

rats in the warehouse

The increasing number of rats in the warehouse may pose a danger.

pigsangdaga sa bodega

rat in the rice

Rats are causing the spoilage of food.

pigsangdaga sa kanin

danger

A condition that poses a threat to health or property.

panganib

disease

A condition in the body that causes discomfort or pain.

sakit

Back pain that makes it hard to sit.

My back pain is so bad; no matter how I sit, it won't go away.

Sobra na ang pigsangdaga ko, kahit anong upo ang gawin ko, hindi mawawala.

When you're extremely tired, as if you've been hit in the back.

When I got home from work, I was so tired; it felt like I was flipped over with something heavy.

Paghango ko sa trabaho, sobrang pigsangdaga na ako, parang tinagilid na ng may mabigat.

Pain brought on by stress or pressure.

The exams really gave me back pain; I feel like I'm about to break down.

Ang mga exams ay talagang nagbigay ng pigsangdaga sa akin, parang bumibigay na ako.