muning
muníng with stress marks
other name for cats
Usage Note
Muning is a colloquial and affectionate term for a cat, especially used when calling or addressing one directly — similar to calling a dog by a pet name. It is a household word widely known across the Philippines and appears often in children's songs and stories.
Examples
" Natutulog ang muning sa sopa. "
Natural Translation
The kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
Literal Translation
Sleeping the kitty on sofa.
" Binigyan ko ng gatas si muning dahil siya ay mukhang gutom na. "
Natural Translation
I gave kitty some milk because he/she looks hungry already.
Literal Translation
Gave I of milk kitty because he/she is looks hungry already.
" Tuwing umaga, gumigising ang aming muning para humingi ng pagkain bago pa kami bumangon sa kama. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, our kitty wakes up to ask for food even before we get out of bed.
Literal Translation
Every morning, wakes the our kitty to ask of food before even we rise from bed.
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