Taol (en. Beetle)

/ˈta.ol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An insect with a hard body and wings, often found on the ground.

The beetles can be seen on plants and under stones.

Ang mga taol ay makikita sa mga halaman at sa ilalim ng mga bato.

A type of insect commonly known for their colorful shells.

Many beetles have colorful patterns on their wings.

Maraming taol ang may makukulay na disenyo sa kanilang mga pakpak.

An insect that helps recycle organic materials.

Beetles are important to the ecosystem as they help recycle dead plants.

Ang mga taol ay mahalaga sa ekosistema dahil sila ay tumutulong sa pag-recycle ng mga patay na halaman.

has beetles

indicates the presence of insects or creations of nature.

may taol

insect

A group of animals with bodies divided into three parts and with legs.

insekto

nature

The entirety of natural elements and life that exist in the world.

kalikasan

The term 'taol' refers to people or believers who tend to have shallow behavior in a more indirect way.

Among the worshippers, they are too 'taol' when they don't understand the things being said during Mass.

Sa mga sumasamba, masyado silang taol kapag hindi nila naiintindihan ang mga sinasabi sa misa.

It can also mean that a person is too involved in drama or gossip.

You're kinda 'taol' with all the gossip; shouldn't you just focus on school instead?

Parang taol ka naman sa mga chika, eh, di ba dapat focus ka na lang sa school?