kuneho
/kuˈneho/
The English word "rabbit" is translated into Tagalog as kuneho. Wiktionary also lists buot and dagang-taingahan.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| kuneho | /kuˈneho/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| buot | /buˈʔot/ /ˈbuʔot/ |
| dagang-taingahan |
All provided terms refer to the mammal known as a rabbit.
Which one should you use?
kuneho is the most common and standard word for rabbit used in modern Tagalog. The terms buot and dagang-taingahan are also used to refer to the animal.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuˈneho/
Did you know?
- The root of kuneho comes from the Latin cunīculus, which originally referred to a rabbit warren or tunnel.
- The term dagang-taingahan uses the word 'daga', which is the Tagalog word for 'rat', to classify the rabbit.
- The word kuneho is so deeply integrated into the language that it is used across many different Philippine languages, such as Cebuano and Kapampangan, despite the high degree of linguistic diversity in the islands.
Examples in context
- Hinabol ng aso ang kuneho sa gubat.The dog pursued a rabbit into the forest.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving the word kuneho.Tatoeba #11588653 by qwertzu, translation #239157 by CK
- Mahaba ang taynga't maikli ang buntot ng kuneho.A rabbit has long ears and a short tail.This sentence is useful for describing the physical characteristics of the word kuneho.Tatoeba #1875477 by nonong, translation #2117 by Zifre
- Nakakita ako ang isang lobo, isang soro at isang kuneho.I saw a wolf, a fox, and a rabbit.This sentence is useful for listing the word kuneho alongside other animals.Tatoeba #5361214 by kanlaon, translation #9795887 by eleutherothentes1
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about pets in a park.
- JasmineMay kuneho ba ang pinsan mo?Does your cousin have a rabbit?
- MarkOo, ang kuneho niya ay puti.Yes, his rabbit is white.
- JasmineAng cute naman ng kunehong iyon.That rabbit is so cute.
- MarkGusto mo ba siyang makita?Do you want to see it?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rabbit” translations and entries kuneho, buot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buot, kuneho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
