Tahol (en. Bark)
ta·hol
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound made by a dog as a means of communication.
The dog's bark warned the people of an approaching thief.
Ang tahol ng aso ay nagbigay-babala sa mga tao sa umiikot na magnanakaw.
The sound that can be described as sharp and increasing in volume.
The barking of the dogs around was lively at night.
Ang tahol ng mga aso sa paligid ay nakakabuhay ng gabi.
A statement or shout expressing feelings or emotions.
He barked in anger upon finding out that his food was gone.
Nagtahol siya sa galit nang malaman niyang naubos ang kanyang pagkain.
Etymology
From the native Tagalog vocabulary.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dog bark
Refers to the sound created by dogs.
tahol ng aso
Related Words
dog
A domesticated animal commonly kept as a pet.
aso
shout
A loud sound or call often used to get attention.
sigaw
Slang Meanings
crying or shouting loudly
He's barking because he doesn't want to leave the house.
Tahol na siya kasi ayaw niyang umalis sa bahay.
shouting outside or calling for attention
If something happens, just bark, so you can get help.
Pag may nangyari, tahol ka lang, para makakuha ka ng tulong.
making an unpleasant noise
The dog barked next door.
Tumahol ang aso sa katabi naming bahay.