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    Alunan (en. Wave)

    /aˈlu.nan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound wave that can be heard.
    The sound wave of the music is relaxing.
    Ang alunan ng musika ay nakaka-relax.
    The movement of an object in water caused by wind or other forces.
    The movement of the sea waves lifts and pushes the boats.
    Ang alunan ng dagat ay nagtataas at nagtutulak ng mga bangka.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'alun', from the foreign word 'sound' or 'wave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sound of music
    flow of sound from a musical instrument.
    alunan ng musika

    Related Words

    leap
    A sudden rise or fall of water or waves caused by wind.
    talon

    Slang Meanings

    dancing or moving rhythmically
    The rhythm of her body in dance is captivating.
    Ang alunan ng katawan niya sa sayaw ay nakakabighani.
    lacking attention or not taken seriously
    Our conversation was just a wave, meaningless.
    Parang alunan lang ang usapan namin, walang saysay.
    able to go along with the flow
    She can easily keep up with the group's rhythm.
    Kaya niyang makisabay sa alunan ng grupo.