Serpyente (en. Serpent)

/ser-pyente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A long animal without legs, usually with scaly skin.
The serpent can be dangerous if it bites.
Ang serpyente ay maaaring maging mapanganib kung ito ay nakagat.
Representation of evil or temptation in biblical stories.
In the story of Creation, the serpent played the role of temptation to Eve.
Sa kwento ng Paglikha, ginampanan ng serpyente ang papel ng tukso kay Eva.
A symbol of knowledge or wisdom in some cultures.
In some mythologies, the serpent is regarded as a symbol of wisdom.
Sa ilang mitolohiya, ang serpyente ay tinuturing na simbolo ng karunungan.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

serpent trying to deceive
a person with treacherous behavior or intentions
serpyenteng nag-aagaw

Related Words

snake
A word referring to serpents or other types of snakes.
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Slang Meanings

Mistress or partner of someone else's spouse.
I didn't expect that she's a mistress, she already has a family.
Hindi ko akalain na siya palang serpyente, may pamilya na pala siya.
A person who is deceitful or untrustworthy.
Why do you trust him? You know he's a snake!
Bakit mo siya pinapaniwalaan? Alam mo namang serpyente yan!