dragon
/dɾaˈɡon/
The English phrase dragon is translated into Tagalog as dragon.
The term refers to a mythical creature.
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾaˈɡon/
Did you know?
- While the word dragon is used today, the Philippines has its own indigenous creature called the bakunawa, a giant sea serpent believed to swallow the moons.
- The word dragon is etymologically linked to the Greek verb dérkomai, which means 'to see clearly'.
- The concept of a dragon in the Philippines is often blended with the Chinese lung, reflecting the deep historical trade ties between the two cultures.
Examples in context
- Sinasabi ni Tom na mayroon siyang nakitang dragon.He claims he saw a dragon.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express a claim about having seen a dragon.Tatoeba #11270235 by qwertzu, translation #10804845 by ddnktr
- Napakalaki ng dragon sa kuwentong iyon.The dragon in that story is very big.
- Gusto kong makakita ng dragon.I want to see a dragon.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Mark are talking about a fantasy movie.
- JasmineMay dragon ba sa pelikulang ito?Is there a dragon in this movie?
- MarkOo, may malaking dragon doon.Yes, there is a big dragon there.
- JasmineNakakatakot ba ang dragon na iyon?Is that dragon scary?
- MarkHindi, mukha siyang mabait.No, he looks kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations and entries dragon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dragon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
