hayop
háyop with stress marks
animal
Also means
Hayop can mean cruel, brutal, or subhuman person.
Usage Note
Hayop is the general term for animals, but it is also used colloquially as a harsh insult or as slang to express intense amazement or skill. Because of these dual meanings, its impact depends heavily on tone and the relationship between speakers.
Examples
" May alagang hayop kami sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
We have a pet at home.
Literal Translation
Have pet animal we at house.
" Mahalin natin ang mga hayop. "
Natural Translation
Let us love animals.
Literal Translation
Love we the animals.
" Bawat hayop sa kagubatan ay may mahalagang papel sa pagpapanatili ng balanse ng kalikasan. "
Natural Translation
Every animal in the forest has an important role in maintaining the balance of nature.
Literal Translation
Every animal in forest [topic] has important role in maintaining of balance of nature.
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