Tulya (en. Mussel)

to͞ol'ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mollusk with a hinged shell.

The mussel is often used in seafood dishes.

Ang tulya ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga pagkaing dagat.

Refers to types of mussels commonly found in the seas.

There are different types of mussels found in the ocean.

May iba't ibang uri ng tulya na matatagpuan sa karagatan.

Language: Tagalog

white mussel

This refers to a white mussel typically found in marine areas.

tulya sa puti

shellfish

A group of animals with external shells, including mussels, clams, and others.

shellfish

Without strength or weakness.

Why are you like that, you're just like a limp in the conversation?

Bakit ka ganyan, parang tulya ka lang sa usapan?

Unable to move or paralyzed.

Out of fear, I was frozen in place.

Sa takot, tulya ako sa aking kinatatayuan.

Lifeless or boring.

Your life seems so dull, you need some adventure.

Parang tulya na ang buhay mo, kailangan mo ng adventure.