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    Kumalatok (en. To crackle)

    ku-ma-la-tok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of making a sound like crackling or popping.
    The fire crackled in the wood, giving life to our camp.
    Kumalatok ang apoy sa kahoy na nagiging sigla ng ating kampo.
    Production of sound coming from the waves of an object.
    The shells crackled on the beach as it rained.
    Kumalatok ang mga shell sa dalampasigan habang umuulan.
    Sound produced from breaking or pressing.
    The glasses crackled as they fell to the floor.
    Kumalatok ang mga salamin habang nahulog sila sa sahig.

    Etymology

    Nangyari mula sa salitang-ugat na 'alatok', na nangangahulugang 'gumawa ng tunog' o 'manginginig.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the fires crackled
    The sound created by the burning fire.
    kumalatok ang mga apoy

    Related Words

    crackle
    Root word referring to the act of making sound.
    alatok
    whistle
    A type of sound involving pressure or spinning.
    sipol

    Slang Meanings

    made a noise or sound, usually referring to the sounds of objects falling or bumping
    The book kumalatok on the floor when it fell.
    Kumalatok yung libro sa sahig nang nahulog ito.
    started a buzz or intrigue
    The news about his new project kumalatok on social media.
    Kumalatok ang balita tungkol sa kanyang bagong proyekto sa social media.