Katunog (en. Sound alike)

kah-toon-og

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word or sound that sounds similar to another word.
The words 'bato' and 'batoo' have similar sounds.
Ang 'bato' at 'batoo' ay may katunog na tunog.
Words that have the same sounds at the beginning, middle, or end.
The words 'taga' and 'saka' are sound-alike words.
Ang 'taga' at 'saka' ay mga katunog na salita.
Sounds that connect words based on their similarities.
Having sound-alikes is important in poetry.
Ang pagkakaroon ng katunog ay mahalaga sa tula.

Etymology

root word 'sound' with the prefix 'ka-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of the heart
a expression that describes a person's emotions or feelings.
katunog ng puso

Related Words

sound
A vibration created by any object that transmits waves through the air.
tunog
song
An art form that uses sound and rhythm, often with lyrics.
kanta

Slang Meanings

Old and rusty sound
Oh no, your sound is like an old radio!
Naku, ang katunog mo parang luma nang radyo!
Sibling sound
Wow, your sound is just like Aki's, so good!
Grabe, ang katunog mo parang si Aki, ang galing!
Close sound match
Hey, your sound is so relatable, I feel like I'm seeing you in your performance!
Uy, nakaka-ambag ng katunog, parang nakikita na kita sa 'performance' mo!