Kalambog (en. Thud)
ka-lam-bog
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud sound that occurs when two objects collide.
We heard a thud from the back of the house.
Nakarinig kami ng kalambog mula sa likuran ng bahay.
Sound caused by an object hitting a hard surface.
The thud of the ball when it hit the wall echoed throughout the room.
Ang kalambog ng bola nang tamaan niya ang pader ay umabot sa buong silid.
Sound caused by the collision of objects.
The clatter of the boxes warned us that someone was approaching.
Ang kalambog ng mga kahon ay nagbigay ng babala na may dumarating.
Etymology
Filipino word meaning the sound or noise caused by the collision or impact of two objects.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thud of fate
A term often used to describe unexpected events.
kalambog ng tadhana
Related Words
hit
A collision that produces sound or noise.
tama
Slang Meanings
Explosion or loud sound
Boom! I thought something bad happened.
Kalambog! Akala ko may nangyaring masama.
Overdoing or messing up in something
Don't mess around with your studies, you might fail.
Wag kang kalambog sa pag-aaral mo, baka bumagsak ka.
Strange behavior or actions that are out of place
That weird kid was running in the middle of the street.
Yung kalambog na bata, nagtatakbuhan sa gitna ng kalsada.
Ripped or torn sound, like something got damaged
My bag made a loud noise when it fell.
Nagkalambog yung bag ko nang nahulog ito.