Sungay (en. Horn)

/súŋɡaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of the body of some animals that is usually round or ridged and hard.

The deer's horn is used as a defense against enemies.

Ang sungay ng usa ay ginagamit bilang depensa laban sa mga kaaway.

Describes something that has a hard and harmful form.

The horn of the storm signals that the situation is dangerous.

Ang sungay ng bagyo ay nagbibigay ng signal na mapanganib ang sitwasyon.

A symbol of wealth or power.

The horns used by kings are symbols of their power.

Ang mga sungay na ginagamit ng mga hari ay simbolo ng kanilang kapangyarihan.

From the Spanish word 'cuerno'

animal horn

Refers to the horn that serves as a defense for an animal.

sungay ng hayop

horn of victory

Symbol of success or victory achieved.

sungay ng pagkapanalo

to horn

The act of having or using a horn.

magsungay

A term for people or things that look ugly or unappealing.

Her outfit looks like a horn, it doesn't suit her.

Parang sungay yung outfit niya, hindi bagay sa kanya.

A person who likes to bully or hurt others.

Don't trust him, he's a horn, always preying on victims.

Huwag mo siyang pagkatiwalaan, sungay yan, laging nanghuhuli ng biktima.

Someone who says unflattering things, kind of like 'venting’ frustrations.

Marco went off, it's like it's all pointless.

Sungay na nang singhal si Marco, parang wala nang kakuwenta-kuwenta.