Katugin (en. Echo)
ka-tu-gin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that returns from an obstacle or wall.
I heard the echo of our voices in the cave.
Narinig ko ang katugin ng aming boses sa kuweba.
A sound that reminds or expresses a past sound.
The echo gave me a feeling of nostalgia.
Ang katugin ay nagbigay ng damdamin ng nostalgia sa akin.
The repetition of a sound due to the propagation of sound in the environment.
The plants in the forest amplified the echo of the animals.
Ang mga halaman sa gubat ay nagpalakas sa katugin ng mga hayop.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tugon' which means answer or response.
Common Phrases and Expressions
echo of nature
Sounds originating from nature or the environment.
katugin ng kalikasan
Related Words
sound
An effect of sound waves that is heard by people.
tunog
howl
A deep sound typically made by animals, especially at night.
alulong
Slang Meanings
tired
I did so much today, I'm so tired.
Ang dami ng ginawa ko today, katugin na ako.
it's late, time to sleep!
It's already late, let's sleep, we have work again tomorrow.
Katugin na tayo, bukas na naman pasok.
need to rest
I don’t want to anymore, I’m so tired, I need to rest.
Ayoko na, katugin na, kailangan ko nang magpahinga.