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    Talakan (en. Scolding)

    /taˈlakan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A loud speech containing strong emotions, often involving anger or disagreement.
    The teacher's scolding of the student was heard throughout the classroom.
    Ang talakan ng guro sa estudyante ay narinig sa buong silid-aralan.
    The process of speaking loudly and painfully to another person.
    Avoid scolding; it's better to talk calmly.
    Iwasan mo ang talakan, mas mabuting mag-usap nang mahinahon.
    A form of expressing feelings through complaints or shouting.
    The scolding from his parents instilled fear in him.
    Ang talakan ng kanyang mga magulang ay nagdulot ng takot sa kaniya.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'talak' meaning 'sharp speech' or 'shouting'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not scold
    A statement meaning do not argue or fight.
    Huwag magtalakan
    Justified scolding
    A scolding that is reasonable or warranted.
    Valid na talakan

    Related Words

    discourse
    A statement or conversation conveyed through talking or confrontation.
    talak
    shout
    The release of loud sounds from the mouth, often accompanied by emotion.
    sigaw

    Slang Meanings

    Whisper, complaint or taunt mixed with anger
    His outburst at me earlier felt like a storm passing through.
    Ang talakan niya sa akin kanina parang isang bagyong dumaan.
    Speaking frankly and fearlessly to anyone
    He is known as someone who loves to call people out in front of others.
    Kilala siya bilang taong mahilig talakan ang mga tao sa harap ng iba.
    A reaction or response that involves hurt or confrontational behavior
    Sometimes, he is too confrontational with people, which causes conflict.
    Minsan, masyado siyang talak sa mga tao, kaya nagiging dahilan ito ng hidwaan.