Urira (en. Kind)

oo-ree-rah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A category or class of things or people that share similar characteristics.
Children are divided into different kinds based on their age.
Ang mga bata ay nahahati sa iba't ibang urira batay sa kanilang edad.
Category of animals or plants.
Many types of birds can be found in the forest.
Maraming urira ng ibon ang matatagpuan sa kagubatan.
A form or example of something.
This dish is a good example of a fine type of Filipino cuisine.
Ang pagkain na ito ay isang magandang halimbawa ng magandang urira ng lutuing Pilipino.

Etymology

From the word 'uri' which means kind or category.

Common Phrases and Expressions

different kinds
Various categories.
iba't ibang urira
type of animal
Category of animals.
urira ng hayop

Related Words

category
A system of classifying things or ideas.
kategorya
classification
The process of arranging things into groups.
klasipikasyon

Slang Meanings

Super joy or excitement.
Wow, the party last night was so amazing!
Grabe, ang urira ng party kagabi!
Quick or packed movement.
The flow of our game was so fast, so much happened in one minute!
Ang urira ng laro namin, ang daming nangyari sa isang minuto!
Having a burst of energy.
By afternoon, I'm pumped up for the gym!
Pagsapit ng hapon, urira na ako sa gym!