pugad

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Bikol Central

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog pugad, from Proto-Philippine *pugad.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: pu‧gad
  • IPA(key): /ˈpuɡad/

Noun

pugad

  1. (Daet) nest (bird-built structure)
    Synonyms: tataghan, salag

Cebuano

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *pugad.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: pu‧gad
  • IPA(key): /ˈpuɡad/

Verb

pugad

  1. to house fowls for the night

Derived terms

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *pugad. Compare Sambali pogal, Central Tagbanwa puyad, and Maranao pogad.

Pronunciation

Noun

pugad (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜓᜄᜇ᜔)

  1. nest
    Synonyms: salay, dimon
  2. nest (hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt)
    pugad ng mga magnanakaw ― nest of thieves
    • 2007, Sambotani IV 2007 Ed., Rex Bookstore, Inc., →ISBN, page 317:
      Hindi miminsang inilarawan sa mga pelikula at palabas sa telebisyon ang Tundo bilang pugad ng mga krimen at kriminal, ng mga bisyo, sugal, at droga, kaya't hindi umano ligtas dito ang mga ibig ng isang matiwasay at tahimik na buhay.
      Movies and television shows have never ever once depicted Tondo as a nest of crime and criminals, of vice, of gambling, of drugs, so they say it is not safe for those wishing a peaceful and quiet life.

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Further reading

  • “pugad”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

Tausug

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *pugad.

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /puɡad/
  • Rhymes: -ad
  • Syllabification: pu‧gad

Noun

pugad (Sulat Sūg spelling فُݢَدْ)

  1. nest

Derived terms

Yakan

Noun

pugad

  1. egg

Derived terms

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