Elephant in Tagalog

Elephant in Tagalog translates to “elepante” or “gadya,” referring to the massive mammal known for its trunk, tusks, and remarkable intelligence. This majestic creature holds significance in both wildlife conservation and cultural symbolism.

Explore the deeper meaning and usage of “elephant” in Tagalog, from its literal animal reference to idiomatic expressions in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Elephant

[Definition]:
– Elephant /ˈɛlɪfənt/
– Noun 1: A very large mammal with thick gray skin, a long flexible trunk, and ivory tusks, native to Africa and Asia.
– Noun 2: Something of very large size or importance.
– Noun 3: Used in idioms to describe something obvious that is being ignored.

[Synonyms] = Elepante, Gadya, Malaking hayop na may nguso, Elepant

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, weighing up to several tons.
– Ex1_PH: Ang Aprikano elepante ay ang pinakamalaking hayop sa lupa sa mundo, may timbang na hanggang ilang toneladang kilo.

– Ex2_EN: We saw a herd of elephants bathing in the river during our safari tour.
– Ex2_PH: Nakita namin ang kawan ng mga elepante na naliligo sa ilog sa panahon ng aming safari tour.

– Ex3_EN: The elephant in the room was the company’s declining profits that nobody wanted to discuss.
– Ex3_PH: Ang elepante sa silid ay ang bumababang kita ng kumpanya na walang gustong pag-usapan.

– Ex4_EN: Asian elephants are slightly smaller than their African cousins and have smaller ears.
– Ex4_PH: Ang Asyano elepante ay bahagyang mas maliit kaysa sa kanilang Aprikano pinsan at may mas maliit na tainga.

– Ex5_EN: The circus elephant performed amazing tricks that delighted children and adults alike.
– Ex5_PH: Ang sirko elepante ay nagsagawa ng kahanga-hangang mga palabas na nagbigay-lugod sa mga bata at matatanda.