PinyaLearn Animal Names in Tagalog - Mga Hayop
Learn Tagalog words for dogs, cats, birds, and more, plus Filipino animal culture.
Animal Vocabulary
Learning animal names expands your conversation topics!
"Hayop" means "animal."
Pets
| English | Tagalog | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | aso | a-so |
| Cat | pusa | poo-sa |
| Bird | ibon | ee-bon |
| Fish | isda | is-da |
| Rabbit | kuneho | koo-ne-ho |
| Hamster | hamster | ham-ster |
Farm Animals
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Chicken | manok |
| Pig | baboy |
| Cow | baka |
| Horse | kabayo |
| Goat | kambing |
| Water buffalo | kalabaw |
| Duck | pato |
"Kalabaw" (Carabao) is the national animal of the Philippines!
Wild Animals
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Elephant | elepante |
| Lion | leon |
| Tiger | tigre |
| Bear | oso |
| Monkey | unggoy |
| Snake | ahas |
| Crocodile | buwaya |
| Butterfly | paruparo |
Sea Creatures
| English | Tagalog |
|---|---|
| Dolphin | dolpin |
| Whale | balyena |
| Shrimp | hipon |
| Crab | alimango |
| Squid | pusit |
| Octopus | pugita |
| Shell | kabibe |
Animal Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| May alagang aso ako | I have a pet dog |
| Cute ang pusa mo! | Your cat is cute! |
| Anong pangalan niya? | What's its name? |
| Ilang taon na siya? | How old is it? |
| Mahilig ako sa hayop | I love animals |
Example Conversation
About pets:
A: May alaga ka bang hayop? (Do you have a pet?)
B: Oo, may aso ako. Ikaw? (Yes, I have a dog. You?)
A: Wala, pero gusto ko ng pusa. (No, but I want a cat.)
B: Cute ang mga pusa! Anong breed ang gusto mo? (Cats are cute! What breed do you want?)
Filipino Animal Fun Facts
Carabao (Kalabaw)
The national animal of the Philippines. Essential for farming and a symbol of Filipino diligence.
Tarsier
One of the world's smallest primates. Found in Bohol. Famous for their huge eyes!
Philippine Eagle
The national bird. One of the world's largest raptors and an endangered species.
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