Matanong (en. To ask)

/ma-ta-nong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to asking.
He is a curious child who always has questions.
Siya ay isang matanong na bata na laging may dalang katanungan.
Having a tendency to ask often.
The inquisitive student succeeded in his lessons.
Ang matanong na estudyante ay nagtagumpay sa kanyang mga aralin.
Asking to gain information.
Inquisitive people tend to be more observant of their surroundings.
Ang mga matanong na tao ay mas nagiging mapanuri sa kanilang kapaligiran.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tanong' (to ask).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just ask!
Don't hesitate to ask!
Matanong ka lang!
There's nothing wrong in being curious.
Asking questions is part of learning.
Walang masama sa matanong.

Related Words

question
A statement that requests information.
tanong
to ask
To perform the action of asking.
magtanong

Slang Meanings

A person who's overly curious or nosy
Who would be a matanong person who can't relate to him?
Sino ba namang matanong na hindi makaka-relate sa kanya?
Full of questions
Stop being so matanong, just study already!
Tama na 'yang matanong mo, mag-aral ka na lang!