Unggoy (en. Monkey)

o͞ong-goy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of primate animal that has a tail and usually lives in trees.

The monkey is often found clinging to the branches of the forest.

Ang unggoy ay madalas na mahuli sa mga puno ng gubat.

A term for species of primates that do not include humans.

Many monkeys can be seen in tropical areas.

Maraming unggoy ang makikita sa mga tropikal na lugar.

Often used as a symbol of animal intelligence, compared to other animals.

Due to their ability to use tools, the monkey is considered intelligent.

Dahil sa kanilang kakayahan sa paggamit ng mga kasangkapan, itinuturing na matalino ang unggoy.

Nature and Biodiversity

monkeying around

Refers to a person who is acting mischievously and disturbing the surroundings.

unggoy ng paligid

primate

A biological order that includes monkeys, humans, and other species with similar characteristics.

primate

rude or uncivilized

Wow, you're such a monkey, is this all you talked about?

Grabe, ang unggoy mo naman, ito na lang ang napag-usapan ninyo?

talkative or annoying

Anna and Bella, they're really like monkeys, they just click together.

Sina Anna at Bella, mga ungoy talagang magkasundo.

nuisance or bothersome

Stop being a monkey, it’s getting annoying!

Huwag ka nang mag-ungoy, nakakaasar na!