parkupino
The Tagalog word for hedgehog is parkupino.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Did you know?
- If a Filipino cannot remember parkupino, they might call the animal pagong na may tinik, which literally means 'turtle with thorns'.
- Because hedgehogs are not native, Filipinos often use the general term erizo when speaking, which is the Spanish word for 'sea urchin' and 'hedgehog'.
- The word tinik used to describe a parkupino also refers to a 'bone in the throat' when someone chokes on a fish bone.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are at a pet store.
- JuanMaria, tingnan mo itong parkupino!Maria, look at this hedgehog!
- MariaAng liit naman niya, Juan.It is so small, Juan.
- JuanGusto mo bang alagaan ito?Do you want to take care of it?
- MariaOo, gusto ko talaga ng parkupino.Yes, I really want a hedgehog.
