Insect in Tagalog

Insect in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Kulisap” or “Insekto”, referring to small six-legged arthropods with segmented bodies. These terms are widely used across the Philippines to describe various bugs and creepy crawlies. Discover the complete linguistic breakdown, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Insect

[Definition]:

• Insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/
• Noun: A small arthropod animal that has six legs, generally one or two pairs of wings, and a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen).

[Synonyms] = Kulisap, Insekto, Gagapang, Alupihan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The mosquito is a common insect that can transmit diseases to humans.
Ex1_PH: Ang lamok ay isang karaniwang kulisap na maaaring magdulot ng sakit sa mga tao.

Ex2_EN: Many insects play a vital role in pollinating flowers and crops.
Ex2_PH: Maraming insekto ang may mahalagang papel sa pagdulot ng tablang sa mga bulaklak at pananim.

Ex3_EN: She screamed when she saw a large insect crawling on the wall.
Ex3_PH: Sumigaw siya nang makita niya ang malaking kulisap na gumagapang sa pader.

Ex4_EN: Scientists study insects to understand their behavior and contribution to the ecosystem.
Ex4_PH: Pinag-aaralan ng mga siyentipiko ang mga insekto upang maunawaan ang kanilang pag-uugali at kontribusyon sa ekosistema.

Ex5_EN: Some insects like butterflies and bees are beneficial, while others can be harmful pests.
Ex5_PH: Ang ilang insekto tulad ng mga paru-paro at bubuyog ay kapaki-pakinabang, habang ang iba ay maaaring maging mapaminsalang peste.