Talababa (en. Oyster)

/tɑˈlɑːbɑːbɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mollusk commonly found in saltwater or freshwater with two shells.

The oyster is important to the ecology of the sea.

Ang talababa ay mahalaga sa ekolohiya ng dagat.

A type of seafood often eaten raw or cooked.

I want oysters with lemon and white sauce.

Gusto ko ng talababa na may lemon at puting sarsa.

Live on the oyster

Living in an environment rich in oysters.

Nakatira sa talababa

raw oyster

Oysters that are not cooked and served on a small plate often accompanied by dipping sauce.

talaba na hilaw

Fool or idiot

Our squad really is a bunch of fools, always throwing punches in the dark!

Kaya na lang talagang sempre 'yung tropa natin, suntok sa buwan lagi!

Dumb

Wow, is this person a clam? Didn't even think that it's a bad idea!

Grabe, talaba ba 'to? Di man lang naisip na it's a bad idea!

Funny but pointless

Why's it like that, like a funny clam that really has no point!

Bakit ba kasi ganyan, parang talababang nakakatawa pero wala naman talagang kwenta!