Kasintunog (en. Sound alike)

/kasiˈtunog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that has a similar sound.
His voice sounds like a famous singer.
Ang kanyang boses ay may kasintunog sa isang sikat na mang-aawit.
A word that sounds similar but may have different meanings.
The words 'dati' and 'dati' sound alike but have different meanings.
Ang 'dati' at 'dati' ay may kasintunog, ngunit magkaibang kahulugan.

Etymology

from the word 'kasintunog' combining 'kasi' and 'tunog'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of fate
situations or occurrences that carry the same message or sound.
kasintunog ng tadhana

Related Words

voice
The sound that comes from a person's throat.
tinig
melody
A sequence of sounds arranged in order and rhythm.
melodiya

Slang Meanings

girlfriend/boyfriend in a cooler way
They are just the 'sweethearts' of the neighborhood, always together.
Sila na lang ang 'kasintunog' ng barangay, parati silang magkasama.
life partner or someone special, like a best friend but more
I want someone who is a 'sweetheart', someone who's really there for me.
Gusto ko yung may kasintunog, yung talagang andiyan for me.