Puyo (en. Clan)

/ˈpujo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group of people with shared characteristics or lineage.

Their clan is known for its traditions.

Ang kanilang puyo ay kilala sa kanilang mga tradisyon.

A community unit that often connects its members through shared interests.

Many younger members returned to their clan for the celebration.

Maraming mga nakababatang miyembro ang bumalik sa kanilang puyo para sa pagdiriwang.

Sometimes used as a symbol of sanctity or family in some cultures.

Rituals are celebrated under the symbol of their clan.

Ipinagdiriwang ang mga ritwal sa ilalim ng simbolo ng kanilang puyo.

From the Spanish word 'puyo'.

Clan of lineage

A group of people with a common ancestor.

Puyo ng lahi

Clan gathering

Gathering of people from the same clan for a purpose.

Pagsasama ng puyo

family

The closest unit of society consisting of parents and their children.

pamilya

cattle

A type of livestock often owned by clans for their needs.

baka

Vomiting or coughing due to food poisoning.

He puked after eating expired food.

Nag-puyo siya pagkatapos kumain ng expired na pagkain.

Having problems or difficulties in life.

I feel like I’m just sick of all the problems at work.

Parang nag-puyo na ako sa dami ng problema sa trabaho.