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Meaning of siyam na buhay | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
siˌam na ˈbuhaj

Definitions

nine lives (ability to survive deadly situations)

idiomatic

Equivalents

English nine lives
Español siete vidas
Português sete vidas

Examples

““May siyam na buhay 'yong mga pusa kaya hindi ka pa mamamatay! Hindi ka pa pwedeng mamatay!” Tinakpan ko ng dalawa kong kamay 'yong mukha ko pagkatapos ay tsaka ako umiyak nang umiyak.”

"Cats have nine lives so you shouldn't die! You can't die!" I covered my face with my two hands and after I cried and cried.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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