Pig in Tagalog

“Pig” in Tagalog is “baboy.” This common farm animal is well-known in Filipino culture and cuisine. The word “baboy” is universally understood across the Philippines and is used in various contexts, from farming to cooking to everyday expressions.

[Words] = Pig

[Definition]:

• Pig /pɪɡ/
• Noun 1: A domesticated farm animal with a stout body, flat snout, and curly tail, raised for meat.
• Noun 2: The flesh of a pig used as food (pork).
• Noun 3: Informal – A greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person.

[Synonyms] = Baboy, Puerko, Babui, Koochi-koochi (baby pig/piglet – bisik), Biik (piglet)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The farmer raises pigs and chickens on his farm.
• Ex1_PH: Nag-aalaga ang magsasaka ng baboy at manok sa kanyang sakahan.
• Ex2_EN: Roasted pig is a traditional dish served at Filipino celebrations.
• Ex2_PH: Ang inihaw na baboy ay tradisyonal na putahe na inihahain sa mga pagdiriwang ng mga Pilipino.
• Ex3_EN: The little pig ran around the muddy pen.
• Ex3_PH: Ang maliit na baboy ay tumatakbo sa paligid ng maputik na kulungan.
• Ex4_EN: We need to buy pig meat for tomorrow’s barbecue.
• Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating bumili ng karne ng baboy para sa barbecue bukas.
• Ex5_EN: Three little pigs built houses in the forest.
• Ex5_PH: Tatlong maliliit na baboy ang nagtayo ng mga bahay sa gubat.