Sheep in Tagalog

Sheep in Tagalog translates to “Tupa”, the common term for this woolly domesticated animal raised for wool, meat, and milk. Filipino farmers and herders use this word in both rural and urban contexts. Curious about how Filipinos describe these gentle creatures? Discover the cultural and linguistic details below.

[Words] = Sheep

[Definition]:

• Sheep /ʃiːp/
• Noun 1: A domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat, kept for its wool, meat, or milk.
• Noun 2: A person who is too easily influenced or led by others (figurative use).

[Synonyms] = Tupa, Karnero, Oveja, Tupang puti

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The farmer raises sheep on his ranch for their wool and meat.
Ex1_PH: Ang magsasaka ay nag-aalaga ng tupa sa kanyang rancho para sa kanilang lana at karne.

Ex2_EN: A flock of sheep was grazing peacefully in the green meadow.
Ex2_PH: Ang kawan ng tupa ay tahimik na nagnginain sa berdeng parang.

Ex3_EN: The shepherd guided his sheep back to the barn before sunset.
Ex3_PH: Ang pastol ay gabay ang kanyang tupa pabalik sa kulungan bago lumubog ang araw.

Ex4_EN: Don’t be a sheep and just follow what everyone else is doing without thinking.
Ex4_PH: Huwag kang maging tupa at sumunod lang sa ginagawa ng iba nang walang pag-iisip.

Ex5_EN: New Zealand is famous for having more sheep than people in the country.
Ex5_PH: Ang New Zealand ay sikat dahil mas maraming tupa kaysa sa mga tao sa bansa.