jackal

[US]/'dʒækəl/
[UK]/'dʒækl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Isang hayop na mukhang aso, naninirahan sa Aprika at Asya.
Word Forms
Pluraljackals

Example Sentences

With a deprecatory grunt, the jackal again complied.

Sumang-ayon muli ang hyena na may paghamak, kahit papaano.

Jackals are wolflike hunters that do most of their hunting at night.

Ang mga hyena ay mga nangangaso na kamukha ng mga lobo na karaniwang nangangaso sa gabi.

any of various undomesticated mammals of the family Canidae that are thought to resemble domestic dogs as distinguished from jackals or wolves.

alinman sa iba't ibang mga hayop na hindi inaalagaan na kabilang sa pamilyang Canidae na iniisip na kahawig ng mga domestic na aso tulad ng pagkakaiba sa mga hyena o lobo.

The jackal howled in the distance.

Umungal ang hyena sa malayo.

The cunning jackal sneaked up on the unsuspecting prey.

Palihim na lumapit ang maliksing hyena sa hindi umaasang biktima.

The jackal's keen sense of smell helped it track down food.

Tinulungan siya ng matalas na pang-amoy ng hyena na hanapin ang pagkain.

The scavenging jackal scavenged for food in the desert.

Naghanap ng pagkain sa disyerto ang naglilinis na hyena.

The jackal's howl echoed through the night.

Umalingaw-ngaw ang ungol ng hyena sa buong gabi.

The jackal is a cunning predator in the wild.

Ang hyena ay isang maliksi na mandaragit sa ligaw.

The jackal's fur blends in with the sandy terrain.

Ang balahibo ng hyena ay nagtatagpo sa mabuhanging lupain.

The jackal's eyes gleamed in the moonlight.

Kumislap ang mga mata ng hyena sa ilaw ng buwan.

The jackal's howl sent shivers down my spine.

Nagpadala ng panginginig sa aking gulugod ang ungol ng hyena.

The jackal's cunning nature makes it a successful hunter.

Ang maliksing katangian ng hyena ang dahilan kung bakit siya ay isang matagumpay na mangangaso.

Real-world Examples

In Africa it is said that even the jackal deserves to drink.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

And in India, it’s called a jackal’s wedding.

Source: "Minute Earth" Fun Science Popularization

The Kingdom of the Dead had its own god, Anubis, and he had a jackal's head.

Source: A Brief History of the World

It's just a little too big, a little too slippery, a little too everything for the jackal.

Source: National Geographic Anthology

It survived by eating plants and the meagre scraps of more dominant animals such as lions, hyenas, and jackals.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

There's the European jackal. I had no idea such a thing existed.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) January 2018 Collection

" Out! " Father Wolf snapped at the jackal.

Source: The Jungle Book

Cut this into the shape of a jackal.

Source: Little Foodie

" The boy is here, master! " the jackal said eagerly. " I see him."

Source: The Jungle Book

The jackals are at the door, Mr. President.

Source: Designated Survivor Season 1

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