Usage Note
Pusa is a common household pet in the Philippines. Filipinos often use the affectionate calls 'ming-ming' or 'muning' to get a cat's attention.
Examples
" Maliit ang pusa namin. "
Natural Translation
Our cat is small.
Literal Translation
Small the cat our.
" Ang pusa ay natutulog. "
Natural Translation
The cat is sleeping.
Literal Translation
The cat is sleeping.
" Tuwing gabi, naghihintay sa pintuan ang aming pusa hanggang sa makauwi ang lahat ng miyembro ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Every night, our cat waits at the door until all the family members get home.
Literal Translation
Every night, waits at door the our cat until can-go-home the all of member of family.
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