Talabog (en. Splatter)

/ta-la-bog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sound made when water or liquid splashes or collides.

I heard a loud splatter from the pool when it overflowed.

Narinig ko ang mataas na talabog mula sa likoan habang ito ay umaapaw.

The activity of splashing or bursting water.

The children were playing in the sea and there were splatters coming from their movements.

Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa dagat at may mga talabog na nagmumula sa kanilang mga galaw.

from the word 'talab' meaning 'to maintain' and 'bog' meaning 'a big explosion or burst of water'.

with splatter

there is liquid or water being released or splashing.

may talabog

splash

A type of noise or sound coming from a liquid or water impact.

salpok

Struggling to get out or escape a situation.

I feel like I'm in a bind at work, I don't know how to get out of my tasks.

Parang talabog ako sa trabaho, hindi ko na alam kung paano makakaalis sa mga gawain ko.

Stuck in a situation or problem.

I'm in a bind with my debts, I need to find a way to pay them off.

Talabog ako sa utang, kailangan ko nang maghanap ng paraan para makabayad.

No way or chance to get away.

I can't leave the house, I'm stuck with my responsibilities.

Hindi ako makaalis sa bahay, talabog ako sa mga responsibilidad.