Pugal (en. Nest)

/ˈpug.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place where birds lay eggs and raise their chicks.

The birds returned to their nest to take care of their chicks.

Ang mga ibon ay bumalik sa kanilang pugad upang alagaan ang kanilang mga sisiw.

A form of dwelling for animals, especially birds.

We spotted a nest in the tree while walking in the forest.

Nakakita kami ng pugad sa puno habang naglalakad sa gubat.

Can refer to a hidden place or chamber where something is concealed.

Her secrets are kept in a nest under the ground.

Ang kanyang mga lihim ay naitatago sa isang pugad sa ilalim ng lupa.

bird's nest

A nest used by birds for breeding.

pugal ng ibon

nest

More specifically refers to the nest of birds.

pugad

naughty or mischievous

You might be naughty again with your classmate.

Baka magpugal ka na naman sa kaklase mo.

stubborn or rebellious

You’re being stubborn again with your sibling!

Pugalin mo na naman yung kapatid mo!

rude or disrespectful

Our school is full of rude people.

Ang pugad ng mga bastos sa paaralan namin.