Tagulaylay (en. Chant)

ta-gu-lay-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of folk poetry in the Philippines that has music and is often used in celebrations.
The tagulaylay is an important part of Filipino culture and tradition.
Ang tagulaylay ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kultura at tradisyon ng mga Pilipino.
A song that expresses emotions through words.
The tagulaylay conveys messages of love and hope.
Ang mga tagulaylay ay nagdadala ng mga mensahe ng pag-ibig at pag-asa.
A form of art that requires artistic representation.
The tagulaylay is an art form that should be valued by everyone.
Ang tagulaylay ay isang sining na dapat pahalagahan ng bawat tao.

Etymology

From the root 'tagulay' meaning 'embrace'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chant of love
A song or poem that contains messages of love.
tagulaylay ng pag-ibig
you are the chant in my heart
You bring joy and inspiration to my life.
ikaw ang tagulaylay sa aking puso

Related Words

music
Music or rhythm used alongside tagulaylay.
tugtugin
poem
A form of literature related to tagulaylay.
tula

Slang Meanings

Pity effect
His sob story sounded just like a pity effect.
Ang tagulaylay niya sa kwento niya parang paawa effect lang.
Drama queen
She's always tagulaylaying about her problems, she's like a drama queen.
Lagi na lang siyang nagta-tagulaylay sa mga problema niya, para na siyang drama queen.
Gossip
You might just be tagulaylaying about her in gossip, there's nothing true about it.
Baka tagulaylayin mo lang siya sa chismis, wala naman talagang totoo.