Sanlunok (en. Caterpillar)

/sɑnˈlʊnɔk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect that forms colorful and abundant wings when it becomes a butterfly.

The caterpillar swims on the leaves of the plant while it eats.

Ang sanlunok ay lumalangoy sa mga dahon ng halaman habang ito ay kumakain.

The category of caterpillar in entomology refers to the stages of development starting from egg to butterfly.

In every stage of the caterpillar's life, the changes are remarkable.

Sa bawat yugto ng buhay ng sanlunok, ang mga pagbabago ay kapansin-pansin.

D derived from the root words 'san' and 'lunok', meaning 'accept' or 'satisfy' and 'full'.

becoming a caterpillar

changing or transitioning from one state to another

nagiging sanlunok

butterfly

The butterfly is the adult form of the caterpillar that flies.

paruparo

Very happy or angry

Wow, I feel like I'm in a sanlunok of happiness with my exam results!

Grabe, parang sanlunok ako sa saya ng resulta ng exam!

In between two situations

Uh oh, I feel like I'm in a sanlunok right now, I don't know whether to act or wait.

Uh oh, parang sanlunok ako ngayon, hindi ko alam kung kakagat ako o maghihintay.

Strange feeling, uncomfortable

Hold on, I feel like I'm in a sanlunok with these people here, it’s weird!

Teka, parang sanlunok ako sa mga tao dito, ang weird!