talukab
talukáb with stress marks
shell or carapace (e.g., turtle)
Usage Note
Talukab refers to the hard outer shell or carapace of animals such as turtles, crabs, and shellfish. It is used in natural science education and also appears in folk sayings comparing a person's character to the protective shell they present to the world.
Examples
" Matigas ang talukab ng alimango. "
Natural Translation
The crab's shell is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the shell of crab.
" Matigas ang talukab ng pagong. "
Natural Translation
The shell of the turtle is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the shell of turtle.
" Tulad ng pagong na nagtatago sa loob ng talukab nito, marami ring tao ang nagkukubli ng tunay nilang damdamin. "
Natural Translation
Like a turtle that hides inside its shell, many people too conceal their true feelings.
Literal Translation
Like the turtle that hides inside of shell its, many also people that hide of true their feelings.
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