Alon (en. Wave)

/a.lon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement of water that rises and falls, usually caused by the wind.
The waves at the beach are beautiful in the morning.
Ang mga alon sa dalampasigan ay magaganda sa umaga.
An irregular rise and fall of water.
The waves in the ocean are part of the water cycle.
Ang mga alon sa karagatan ay bahagi ng siklo ng tubig.
The sound created by waves as they crash.
I heard the waves greeting the rocks.
Narinig ko ang alon na sumasalubong sa mga bato.

Etymology

Originating from the Spanish word 'ola'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ocean wave
Large waves in the sea.
alon ng karagatan
to wave
The occurrence of waves; can refer to creating waves from the wind.
mag-alon

Related Words

sea
Alarge body of saltwater that is often the source of waves.
dagat
wind
A flow of air that can cause waves in water.
hangin

Slang Meanings

alone
He's over there in the corner, looking all alone.
Nandiyan siya sa sulok, mukhang alon na alon.
without company
Come on, let's go out! You might be alone again here.
Tara, labas tayo! Baka alon ka na naman dito.
going solo in life
I have a lot of people to talk to, don't worry, you're not alone.
Dami akong makakausap, huwag kang mag-alala, hindi ka alon.