Kalantog (en. Clang)
/ka-lan-tog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound or voice created from the impact of two objects.
The clang of the tanks could be heard from afar.
Ang kalantog ng mga tangke ay narinig mula sa malayo.
A type of sound that is sharp or loud.
The ringing of the church bell attracts people.
Ang kalantog ng kampana sa simbahan ay nakakaakit ng mga tao.
Sound of metal clashing.
When he fell, it made a clang on the floor.
Nang siya ay bumagsak, naglabas ito ng kalantog sa sahig.
Etymology
Bikol word, meaning sound or voice.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ringing of the bell
The sound of the bell referring to an event or time.
kalantog ng kampana
make a clang
To make loud sounds to get attention.
magsagawa ng kalantog
Related Words
sound
A general term for sounds produced by different things.
tunog
voice
The sound produced by a person when speaking or singing.
boses
Slang Meanings
loud noise (banging sound)
That vehicle is so kalantog, it sounds like it's broken.
Sobrang kalantog ng sasakyan na 'yan, para bang may sira.
explosion of feelings or emotions
He was kalantog with anger.
Kalantog na kalantog na siya sa sobrang galit.
bustling or noisy situation
The party earlier was really kalantog, so loud!
Talagang kalantog ang party kanina, ang ingay!