Talapya (en. Butterfly)

ta-lap-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insect known for its beautiful wings.

The butterfly flies from flower to flower.

Ang talapya ay lumilipad mula bulaklak hanggang bulaklak.

Insect with four wings and often colorful.

Many butterflies can be seen in the garden during summer.

Maraming talapya ang makikita sa hardin sa panahon ng tag-init.

A symbol of change and transformation.

The butterfly symbolizes change in life.

Ang talapya ay sumasagisag sa pagbabago sa buhay.

Spanish: 'tala' and 'pya'

butterflies in the stomach

feeling of nervousness or anxiety as if there are insects in the stomach.

paruparo sa tiyan

larva

The first stage of the butterfly before it transforms from the egg.

larva

pupa

The stage of the butterfly's development from larva.

pupa

Feelings or emotions that are uncontrollable

My feelings for you are so strong that no matter what I do, they won't go away.

Yung talapya ko sa'yo, kahit anong gawin ko, di mawawala.

Feeling of resentment or displeasure

He felt upset because I didn't take him along to hang out.

Nagtalapya siya kasi hindi ko siya sinama sa gala.

Like a crush or infatuation

I'm so obsessed with this new song, I keep listening to it over and over.

Sobra ang talapya ko sa bagong kanta, ulit-ulit ko itong pinapakinggan.