Rat in Tagalog

“Rat” in Tagalog is “daga” – the common term for rodents found in homes and fields throughout the Philippines. Discover more translations, synonyms, and how to use this word in everyday Filipino conversation below.

[Words] = Rat

[Definition]:

• Rat /ræt/
• Noun: A rodent that resembles a large mouse, typically with a pointed snout, long tail, and known for living in or near human habitations.
• Verb: To hunt or catch rats; to betray or inform on someone.

[Synonyms] = Daga, Bubuwit (mouse/small rat), Dagáng-bukid (field rat), Dagáng-bahay (house rat)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The rat scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
• Ex1_PH: Ang daga ay tumakbo sa sahig ng kusina nang buksan ang ilaw.
• Ex2_EN: We need to set traps because there’s a rat living in the attic.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan nating maglagay ng patibong dahil may daga sa bubungan.
• Ex3_EN: The farmer saw a large rat eating the rice grains in his barn.
• Ex3_PH: Nakita ng magsasaka ang malaking daga na kumakain ng mga butil ng palay sa kamalig.
• Ex4_EN: My cat caught a rat in the garden yesterday.
• Ex4_PH: Nahuli ng aking pusa ang isang daga sa hardin kahapon.
• Ex5_EN: The rat problem in the city has become worse during the rainy season.
• Ex5_PH: Ang problema sa daga sa lungsod ay lumala sa panahon ng tag-ulan.