Litter in Tagalog

“Litter” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kalat” or “basura” depending on the context. Whether referring to scattered trash or animal bedding, Tagalog offers precise terms for each meaning. Discover the nuances and usage of “litter” in Filipino below.

[Words] = Litter

[Definition]:

• Litter /ˈlɪtər/
• Noun 1: Trash or waste material scattered in an inappropriate place.
• Noun 2: Material used as bedding for animals.
• Noun 3: A group of young animals born to an animal at one time.
• Verb 1: To make a place untidy with scattered rubbish.

[Synonyms] = Kalat, Basura, Tapon, Dumi, Sagasa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please don’t litter in the park; use the trash bins provided.
• Ex1_PH: Huwag kang magkalat sa parke; gamitin ang mga basurahang nakalaan.
• Ex2_EN: The cat’s litter box needs to be cleaned every day.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kahon ng kalat ng pusa ay kailangang linisin araw-araw.
• Ex3_EN: Our dog gave birth to a litter of six adorable puppies.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aming aso ay nanganak ng isang kawan ng anim na nakakatuwang tuta.
• Ex4_EN: The streets were covered with litter after the festival.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga kalye ay puno ng kalat pagkatapos ng pistahan.
• Ex5_EN: Volunteers helped pick up the litter along the beach.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga boluntaryo ay tumulong na pulutin ang basura sa tabing-dagat.