Taguling (en. Tumble)
/taˈɡu.liŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A manner of movement or action relating to rolling.
The children are happy with their rolling in the sand.
Ang mga bata ay masaya sa kanilang taguling sa buhanginan.
verb
The action of rolling.
The ball began to roll in the backyard.
Nagsimula na ang taguling ng bola sa likod ng bahay.
Etymology
From 'tag-' (from or location) + 'guling' (to roll); related to the word 'gulong' (wheel) referring to something that rolls.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to roll around with someone
To interact or play while rolling.
makipag-taguling
Related Words
wheel
A round object used in vehicles and other equipment.
gulong
sand
Small particles of soil commonly found at beaches.
buhangin
Slang Meanings
From the countryside, not for city dwellers.
I don't want to go there; it's too remote for me.
Ayoko na dyan, masyadong taguling para sa akin.
No people or life around.
Why is it so desolate here? There's really no one around.
Bakit ang taguling dito? Wala talagang tao.
Quiet and sparsely populated.
Here in the town, it's always just quiet and desolate.
Dito sa bayan, tahimik na taguling lang lagi.