Kalatog (en. Rattle)
/ka.la.tog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that comes from the shaking of objects.
The rattle of the door woke me up.
Ang kalatog ng pintuan ay gumising sa akin.
A type of sound that is caused by something hidden.
I heard a rattle from behind the cupboard.
Nakarinig ako ng kalatog mula sa likod ng aparador.
The sound of something rapidly shaking due to air or force.
The rattle of cans in the bag reached my ears.
Ang kalatog ng mga lata sa bag ay umabot sa aking tainga.
Etymology
From the word 'kalatog' referring to the sound made by shaking or striking objects.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rattle of cups
sound coming from cups when shaken
kalatog ng mga tasa
Related Words
to rattle
A verb referring to producing a rattle.
kalatogin
Slang Meanings
sound of things crashing or shaking
The dishes clanged in the kitchen while mom was cooking.
Nakalatog ang mga pinggan sa kusina habang nagluto si mama.
sound of thunder or a loud impact
The trucks clattered on the road because of the potholes.
Nagkalatog ang mga truck sa kalsada dahil sa mga lubak.
random noise, like a mess
The band was too chaotic earlier, I couldn't understand the sound.
Masyadong kalatog ang banda kanina, hindi ko maintindihan ang tunog.