mamalya
mamálya with stress marks
mammal
Usage Note
Mamalya is the Tagalog adaptation of the English and scientific term 'mammal', used primarily in educational contexts such as biology classes, science textbooks, and wildlife conservation materials. It helps learners connect Filipino vocabulary to scientific classification.
Examples
" Mamalya ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat is a mammal.
Literal Translation
Mammal the cat.
" Ang aso ay isang mamalya. "
Natural Translation
The dog is a mammal.
Literal Translation
The dog is a mammal.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang balyena ay mamalya at hindi isda, kahit ito ay nakatira sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the whale is a mammal and not a fish, even though it lives in the sea.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the teacher that the whale is mammal and not fish, even-though it is living in sea.
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