karnerong-dagat
/kaɾˌneɾoŋ ˈdaɡat/
In Filipino, the English word seal (the animal) can be translated as karnerong-dagat or poka.
Meaning: pinniped (noun)
Ways to say it
| Filipino | IPA |
|---|---|
| karnerong-dagat | /kaɾˌneɾoŋ ˈdaɡat/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| poka | /ˈpoka/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The terms provided here refer specifically to the pinniped mammal. If you are referring to the act of applying a seal to a document, use the verb tatakan.
Which one should you use?
karnerong-dagat and poka both refer to the animal. Note that the word for the animal is entirely distinct from the verb tatakan, which is used for sealing documents.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word Pandikit, which literally means adhesive or glue, is occasionally used to describe a seal.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾˌneɾoŋ ˈdaɡat/
Did you know?
- The term karnerong-dagat literally translates to 'sea sheep' in English.
- The word poka shares a root with the Ancient Greek word phṓkē, which meant 'seal' or 'sea dog'.
Examples in context
- May karnerong-dagat sa dalampasigan.There was a seal on the shore.This sentence shows the use of karnerong-dagat to describe an animal on a shore.Tatoeba #11601423 by qwertzu, translation #851969 by marloncori
- Nang pumirma ako ng kontrata, nilagyan ko ito ng selyo.When I signed the contract, I affixed a seal to it.
- Ang tatak na 'Made in the Philippines' ay isang palatandaan ng kalidad.'Made in the Philippines' is a mark of quality.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ricardo and Christina are looking at photos from a trip.
- RicardoTingnan mo itong karnerong-dagat, Christina.Look at this seal, Christina.
- ChristinaAng laki naman niya!It is so big!
- RicardoOo, nakakatuwa siyang panoorin.Yes, it's fun to watch.
- ChristinaGusto ko ring makakita ng isa.I want to see one too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seal” translations and entries karnerong-dagat, poka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries karnerong-dagat, poka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
