Palakastunog (en. Palakastunog)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound that comes from the nose or chest expressing emotion.
Juan's palakastunog is a sign of his anger.
Ang palakastunog ni Juan ay tanda ng kanyang galit.
Sound made in reaction to a situation.
His palakastunog was caused by extreme fear.
Palakastunog niya ay sanhi ng matinding takot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of emotion
A sound that expresses a person's feelings.
palakastunog ng damdamin

Related Words

shout
A loud sound typically made in an emotionally charged situation.
hiyaw

Slang Meanings

To make noise or show excessive loudness without regard for the surroundings.
John is so loud that everyone around him got upset.
Sobrang palakastunog ni John, tuloy lahat ng tao sa paligid ay nagalit sa kanya.
A way of expressing an explosion of joy or happiness.
When we had the party, the people were really loud, we got the whole neighborhood's attention.
Nung nagparty kami, talagang palakastunog ang mga tao, kaya nakuha namin ang atensyon ng buong barangay.
Showing excessive self-pride that can be heard in one's voice or demeanor.
Mark came back from Manila, acting all loud like he's the best.
Balik si Mark mula sa Manila, palakastunog na parang siya ang pinakamagaling.