kandarapa
kandarápa with stress marks
Philippine eared nightjar (bird)
Usage Note
Kandarapa is the Tagalog name for the Philippine eared nightjar (Lyncornis (Eurostopodus) temminckii), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Philippines. Because of its nocturnal habits and cryptic plumage, it is more often heard than seen. In some Filipino folk traditions, the calls of nightjars at night are considered omens, lending the bird a mysterious cultural presence.
Examples
" Umiingay ang kandarapa sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
The nightjar makes noise at night.
Literal Translation
Making-noise the nightjar at-night.
" Naririnig ang kandarapa sa gabi sa kagubatan ng Palawan. "
Natural Translation
The Philippine eared nightjar can be heard at night in the forests of Palawan.
Literal Translation
Heard the nightjar at-night in-the forest of Palawan.
" Para sa ilang matatanda sa nayon, ang huni ng kandarapa sa gitna ng gabi ay tanda umano ng masamang pangitain. "
Natural Translation
For some elders in the village, the call of the nightjar in the middle of the night is supposedly a sign of a bad omen.
Literal Translation
For some elders in village, the call of nightjar at middle of night is sign supposedly of bad omen.
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