dikya
díkya with stress marks
jellyfish
Usage Note
Dikya is the native Tagalog word for jellyfish, primarily used in coastal and fishing communities where it remains the preferred term over the English loanword. Jellyfish stings are a common beach hazard in the Philippines, making this a practical word for anyone swimming in Philippine waters.
Examples
" May dikya sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
There is a jellyfish in the sea.
Literal Translation
There-is jellyfish in-the sea.
" Iwasan mo ang asul na dikya. "
Natural Translation
Avoid the blue jellyfish.
Literal Translation
Avoid you the blue that jellyfish.
" Huwag kang lalangoy nang malayo sapagkat marami raw dikya ngayon na nakakapaso ng balat. "
Natural Translation
Don't swim too far because they say there are many jellyfish now that can sting the skin.
Literal Translation
Don't you will-swim far because many reportedly jellyfish now that can-burn of skin.
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