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    Sangkawan (en. Herd)

    saŋ-ka-wan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A group of animals, often used in the context of domesticated animals.
    The herd of sheep is traveling through the field.
    Ang sangkawan ng mga tupa ay naglalakbay sa bukirin.
    A gathering of animals that acts as a unit.
    The cows formed a herd for easier tending.
    Ang mga baka ay nabuo ng sangkawan para sa mas madaling pag-aalaga.
    The term used to emphasize community or companionship among animals.
    In a herd, each animal has a role to play.
    Sa sangkawan, ang bawat hayop ay may papel na ginagampanan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'kawan' which means group or flock.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    herd of sheep
    A group of sheep that have gathered together.
    sangkawan ng mga tupa
    herd of animals
    General term for any group of animals.
    sangkawan ng mga hayop

    Related Words

    herd
    A more general term referring to a group of animals.
    kawan
    gathering
    Can also refer to a group of people or animals.
    pulutong

    Slang Meanings

    gossip or talk
    They were in a sangkawan about the new gossip in school.
    Nag-sangkawan sila tungkol sa bagong tsismis sa paaralan.
    group of friends
    I’m with my sangkawan at the mall this weekend.
    Kasama ko ang aking sangkawan sa mall ngayong weekend.
    group or gang
    Our sangkawan always hangs out together.
    Ang sangkawan namin ay laging nagkakasama.