daga
dagâ with stress marks
rat; mouse
Usage Note
Dagâ is the general term for both mice and rats, with speakers typically distinguishing between them by size (e.g., malaking dagâ for a rat). It frequently appears in terms like 'dagang-bahay' (house mouse) or 'dagang-bukid' (field rat) to specify their habitat.
Examples
" May daga sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
There is a rat in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Has rat in kitchen.
" May daga sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is a rat in the house.
Literal Translation
Has rat in house.
" Maglagay ka ng patibong sa likod ng aparador dahil maraming daga ang gumagala kapag gabi. "
Natural Translation
Put a trap behind the cabinet because many rats roam around at night.
Literal Translation
Put you of trap at back of cabinet because many rat the roaming when night.
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