Putakan (en. Crowing)
/puˈtakan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of producing sound from a chicken, especially in the morning.
In the morning, the roosters began to crow.
Nang umaga, nagpstart ang mga manok na magputakan.
The sound produced by chickens.
The crowing of the roosters signaled that it was morning.
Ang putakan ng mga manok ay nagbigay ng senyales na umaga na.
A type of communication among chickens.
Crowing is used by chickens to express their territory.
Ang putakan ay ginagamit ng mga manok upang ipahayag ang kanilang teritoryo.
Etymology
from the word 'putak' meaning 'call of a chicken'
Common Phrases and Expressions
crowing of roosters
The sound made by chickens when they call.
putakan ng manok
Related Words
chicken
A type of animal that has feathers and is known for laying eggs.
manok
pet
A general term for animals that are cared for, including chickens.
alaga
Slang Meanings
to say goodbye to a person or situation
Just let him go, he doesn't want to talk anymore.
Putakan mo na lang siya, ayaw na niyang makipag-usap.
to bother or disturb someone
Don't disturb him, he's still studying.
Huwag mo na siyang putakan, nag-aaral pa siya.
to give a painful word or reaction
Give him a piece of your mind for what he did!
Putakan mo siya sa ginawa niyang iyon!