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    Talaok (en. Caw)

    ta-la-ok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The term for the sound made by chickens, especially roosters.
    It's morning, I can hear the crowing of the roosters in the yard.
    Umaga na, narinig ko na ang talaok ng mga tandang sa bakuran.
    A type of sound often associated with farming or rural life.
    The crowing of the roosters is a signal that we should get up.
    Ang talaok ng mga manok ay senyales na dapat na tayong bumangon.

    Etymology

    The word 'talaok' originates from the root of the language spoken by indigenous people in the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Morning crowing
    The call of the chickens in the morning often used as a signal for the start of the day.
    Talaok ng umaga

    Related Words

    chicken
    A domestic bird commonly found in rural areas.
    manok
    rooster
    A male chicken known for its loud crowing.
    tandang

    Slang Meanings

    knock or call
    Call out already so I can know who you are!
    Talaok ka na para makilala ko kung sino ka!
    shout or noisy
    You're so loud, like a crowing rooster!
    Ang ingay mo, parang talaok ng manok!
    to introduce oneself
    You should call out what you want so they can know!
    Dapat talaok ka ng gusto mo para malaman nila!