From root: itlog
Usage Note
Itlugan refers to the physical place where poultry lay eggs or the anatomical ovary of a female. It is frequently used in agricultural and biological contexts.
Examples
" Tingnan natin ang itlugan. "
Natural Translation
Let's check the nesting place.
Literal Translation
Look we the nesting-place.
" Doon ang itlugan ng mga manok. "
Natural Translation
That is the nesting place for the chickens.
Literal Translation
There the nesting-place of the chickens.
" Araw-araw, tinitingnan ni Tatay ang itlugan ng mga manok para alamin kung may bago nang itlog. "
Natural Translation
Every day, Father checks the chickens' nesting place to find out whether there are new eggs.
Literal Translation
Everyday, checks by Father the nesting-place of the chickens to find-out if there-is new already eggs.
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