balubid
balúbid with stress marks
chameleon; sailfin lizard
Usage Note
Balubid is used to refer to certain large lizards found in the Philippines, most often the sailfin lizard (Hydrosaurus pustulatus), an endemic semi-aquatic lizard that can be seen near rivers in Luzon. The term is sometimes applied loosely to chameleons as well. These lizards are considered ecologically important and are protected under Philippine wildlife law.
Examples
" May balubid sa tabi ng ilog. "
Natural Translation
There is a sailfin lizard by the river.
Literal Translation
Has sailfin-lizard at-the side of-the river.
" Nakakita kami ng balubid sa tabi ng ilog habang nagliliwaliw. "
Natural Translation
We spotted a sailfin lizard by the river while strolling.
Literal Translation
Saw we the sailfin-lizard at-the side of-the river while strolling.
" Ipinaliwanag ng gabay na protektado ng batas ang balubid kaya hindi ito dapat hulihin o saktan ng sinumang bumibisita sa parke. "
Natural Translation
The guide explained that the sailfin lizard is protected by law, so it must not be caught or harmed by anyone visiting the park.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the guide that protected by-the law the sailfin-lizard so not this should be-caught or harmed by anyone visiting at-the park.
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