Takong (en. Takong)

ta-kong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the foot at the back extending from the leg to the sole.
The heel of her shoe is made of wood.
Ang takong ng kanyang sapatos ay gawa sa kahoy.
One of the parts of a shoe that provides support and height.
That shoe's heel is taller than the others.
Mas mataas ang takong ng sapatos na iyon kumpara sa iba.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'heel'

Common Phrases and Expressions

high heel
Footwear with a high heel used to gain height and style.
mataas na takong

Related Words

shoes
Footwear, often with heels or without.
sapatos

Slang Meanings

Heels
Of course, that heel is too high, you might fall.
Siyempre, masyadong mataas ang takong na itu, baka matumba ka.
Pumps
I want those red pumps, they're so sexy!
Gusto ko yung pumps na kulay pulang iyon, ang sexy!
Stilettos
I’ve been waiting for you, I just got stuck in traffic in my stilettos.
Naghihintay na ako sayo, natrapik lang ako sa stilettos ko.