Tupa (en. Sheep)
tu.pa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal with coarse fur, commonly raised for its wool and meat.
Sheep are often seen in pastures.
Ang mga tupa ay madalas na nakikita sa mga bukirin.
Sheep are known for their habit of climbing mountains.
The shepherd brought his sheep to the top of the mountain.
Dinala ng pastol ang kanyang mga tupa sa tuktok ng bundok.
A sheep that strays from the flock is easily caught by predators.
Be cautious with sheep, especially when they are without the shepherd.
Maging maingat sa mga tupa, lalo na kung wala ang pastol.
Etymology
Derived from the Malay word.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sheep and goats
Usually grouped together in animal husbandry.
tupa at mga kambing
Related Words
goat
Another type of animal raised in pastures, similar to sheep.
kambing
Slang Meanings
Tupad (the same or almost simultaneous situation)
We met at the mall, tupa! Same time, same place.
Nagkita kami sa mall, tupa! Same time, same place.
Tupa (similar style or resemblance)
What you're wearing is tupa of Jennifer Lopez!
Ang suot mo, tupa ng kay Jennifer Lopez!
T$(upa) (action that is overly similar or alike)
Your comment to her was tupa na tupa!
Tupa na tupa yung hirit mo sa kanya!