Talanga (en. Elf)

ta-laŋ-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of creature with long ears that often plays in the forest.

According to legend, elves love to hide and play under the trees.

Ayon sa alamat, ang mga talanga ay mahilig na magtago at maglaro sa ilalim ng mga puno.

From the term 'talang' meaning 'danger' or 'quick shift'.

The elf is behind the tree.

Ang talanga ay nasa likod ng puno.

goblin

A type of creature similar to elves, usually considered a spirit of nature.

duwende

Frequent or regular customer

Rhea is always there, she's a regular at this store.

Parating nandiyan si Rhea, talanga siya ng tindahan na 'to.

Someone who's a familiar face or a close friend

Marco, he's a regular in our group, always around.

Si Marco, talanga na yan sa grupo natin, laging kasama.