Monkey in Tagalog

“Monkey” in Tagalog is “Unggoy” – the most common and widely used term for these primates in Filipino language. Whether you’re visiting the Philippines or learning the language, understanding this word opens up fascinating cultural and linguistic connections.

[Words] = Monkey

[Definition]:

• Monkey /ˈmʌŋki/
• Noun: A primate mammal that typically has a long tail, lives in trees in tropical countries, and is known for its agility and intelligence.
• Verb: To behave in a silly or playful way; to mimic or imitate.

[Synonyms] = Unggoy, Matsing, Amo, Tsonggo, Chongo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The monkey swung from branch to branch in the forest canopy.
• Ex1_PH: Ang unggoy ay dumulas mula sa sanga patungo sa ibang sanga sa kagubatan.
• Ex2_EN: Children love watching monkeys play at the zoo.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay mahilig manood ng mga unggoy na naglalaro sa zoo.
• Ex3_EN: The monkey grabbed the banana with its nimble fingers.
• Ex3_PH: Ang unggoy ay kumuha ng saging gamit ang kanyang maliksi na mga daliri.
• Ex4_EN: Stop monkeying around and finish your homework!
• Ex4_PH: Tigilan mo ang pag-unggoy-unggoy at tapusin mo ang iyong takdang-aralin!
• Ex5_EN: The Philippine tarsier is often mistaken for a monkey, but it’s actually a different primate.
• Ex5_PH: Ang Philippine tarsier ay madalas na napagkakamalan bilang unggoy, ngunit ito ay ibang uri ng primate.