Sapi (en. Species)

/sá.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal or plant that shares similar characteristics.
The species of birds is very diverse.
Ang sapi ng mga ibon ay napakarami.
A category or class under which something falls.
There are different types of nutritious foods.
May iba't ibang sapi ng mga masustansyang pagkain.

Etymology

From the Tagalog word 'sapi' meaning 'type' or 'kind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

animal species
Type of animal.
sapi ng hayop
plant species
Type of plant.
sapi ng halaman

Related Words

saying
Refers to a type of saying or statement in a specific context.
saying

Slang Meanings

Level person
Dude, it's like you’re channeling them, you're so good at rapping!
Dude, parang sapi mo siya, sobrang galing mag-rap!
Under someone's influence or control
You might be possessed, why did you think to change that outfit?
May sapi ka ata, bakit mo naisip na palitan yung damit na yan?
Having abnormal behavior
What’s that, you’re acting possessed again, laughing non-stop.
Ano ba 'yan, nagiging sapi ka na naman, tawa ka ng tawa.