tigre
/ˈtiɡɾe/
The Tagalog word for tiger is tigre.
tigre refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtiɡɾe/
Did you know?
- Because there are no wild tigers in the Philippines, the word tigre is almost exclusively used when talking about zoos, foreign countries or movies.
- While tigre is the direct loanword, many Tagalog speakers might use the term 'tigre' to describe a person with a fierce or predatory temperament.
- The word tigre is borrowed from Spanish, reflecting the 333 years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Saan ba ako makakakuha ng buhay na tigre?Where can I obtain a live tiger?This sentence shows how to ask about obtaining a live tigre.Tatoeba #11460061 by qwertzu, translation #9408299 by AlanF_US
- Ito'y hindi isang tigre.This is not a tiger.This sentence is useful for denying that something is a tigre.Tatoeba #3261350 by mervert1, translation #1739147 by CM
- Kamakailan, nakita ko ang isang tigreng Asyano sa palasyo.Recently, I saw an Asian tiger at the palace.
- Ang tigre ay may matatalim na ngipin.The tiger has sharp teeth.
Example conversation
Mark and Christina are watching a nature documentary together.
- MarkAng ganda ng tigre sa telebisyon.The tiger on the television is beautiful.
- ChristinaOo, nakakatakot pero kahanga-hanga siya.Yes, she is scary but impressive.
- MarkGusto mo bang makakita ng tigre sa zoo?Do you want to see a tiger at the zoo?
- ChristinaSige, tara na!Sure, let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tiger” translations and entries tigre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tigre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
