bubuyog
/buˈbujoɡ/
The Tagalog word for bee is bubuyog. Wiktionary also lists pukyot.
Meaning: insect (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| bubuyog | /buˈbujoɡ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| pukyot |
Both bubuyog and pukyot refer to the insect known as a bee.
Which one should you use?
bubuyog is the standard, most common word for bee used in everyday conversation. In contrast, pukyot is an older or more literary term and is much less common.
How do you pronounce it?
/buˈbujoɡ/
Did you know?
- The word bubuyog is used metaphorically in Tagalog to describe a 'bachelor' who is constantly pursuing women, much like a bee seeking flowers.
- In Filipino culture, the industrious nature of the bubuyog is often used in idioms to describe someone who is hardworking or constantly busy.
- The word bubuyog is often used in courtship songs and poetry to represent the longing of a lover.
Examples in context
- Nakaapak ng bubuyog ang aso ko.My dog stepped on a bee.This sentence shows how to use bubuyog when describing an animal stepping on one.Tatoeba #11575174 by qwertzu, translation #10993521 by espamatics
- Matamis ang pulotpukyutan ngunit nanunusok ang bubuyog.Honey is sweet, but the bee stings.This sentence illustrates the contrast between sweet honey and the stinging nature of the bubuyog.Tatoeba #4517799 by kanlaon, translation #4516031 by Ooneykcall
- Namaga ang mukha ni Tom pagkatapos siyang kagatin ng bubuyog.Tom's face swelled up after being stung by a bee.This sentence describes the physical reaction after being stung by a bubuyog.Tatoeba #11658618 by qwertzu, translation #9648067 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are walking in a garden.
- ChristinaJose, tingnan mo! May bubuyog sa bulaklak.Jose, look! There is a bee on the flower.
- JoseHuwag kang lalapit para hindi ka kagatin.Don't go near it so you won't get bitten.
- ChristinaNatatakot ako sa bubuyog.I am afraid of bees.
- JoseHayaan mo lang siya at lilipad din iyan.Just leave it alone and it will fly away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bee” translations and entries bubuyog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bubuyog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
