Dagis

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Dagis

A few days ago it was Mickey Mouse Day which coincided with the launch of Disney+ in the Philippines! How do you say “mouse” or “rat” in your language?

DAGIS • (duh-GIS)
mouse, rat
Tagálog: dagâ

Derived Term
SULUNG DAGIS • (soo-LOONG duh-GIS)
the old Kapampángan term for the planet Venus as the bright evening star seen just after sunset to the west; literally means “mouse light” (sulû = point light)
Tagálog: Tangláw Dagâ or Ílaw Dagâ

Derived Word
DAGIS-DAGÍSAN • (duh-gis-duh-GEE-suhn)
biceps (either that of the upper arm or of the thigh)
Tagálog: daga-dagáan

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