Virus (en. Birus)

/ˈvaɪərəs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small organism that cannot reproduce without a host cell.
The virus can cause various diseases.
Ang virus ay maaaring magdulot ng iba't ibang sakit.
A pathogen that causes infection in humans or animals.
Viruses cause viral infections.
Ang mga virus ay nagiging sanhi ng mga viral infection.
A category of microorganisms that are smaller than bacteria.
There are viruses that affect humans and other organisms.
May mga virus na nakakaapekto sa mga tao at iba pang mga organismo.

Etymology

Latin: virus (meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid')

Common Phrases and Expressions

flu virus
A type of virus that causes flu.
virus ng trangkaso
anti-virus
Software or medicine that removes or prevents viruses.
anti-virus

Related Words

bacteria
A type of microorganism that is larger than a virus.
bakterya
infection
The process of pathogens attacking the body.
impeksiyon

Slang Meanings

contagious diseases
This virus is contagious even through the internet!
Ang virus na 'to, parang nakakahawa kahit sa internet!
serious issue
Our situation just went viral, it's like a virus that's so stressful!
Kaka-viral lang natin, parang virus na nakakastress!
pest or nuisance
The trolls on social media are like a nuisance virus!
Yung mga trolls sa social media, parang virus na nuisance lang!