Talungtong (en. Questioning)

/taˈluŋtɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of questioning and answering.
The questioning is an important part of the debate.
Ang talungtong ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng debate.
Questioning with the aim of acquiring information.
They used questioning to expand their knowledge.
Ginamit ang talungtong upang mapalawak ang kanilang kaalaman.
A way of conversing that involves or acknowledges other people.
The questioning in the seminar helped everyone engage.
Ang talungtong sa seminar ay nakatulong sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng lahat.

Etymology

Spanish: 'talan' (to question) + 'tong' (to mention)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ask continually
Continuously inquiring or questioning.
Magtanong nang magtanong

Related Words

consultation
The process of seeking an opinion or information from someone else.
pagsasangguni
interview
A formal conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee.
interbyu

Slang Meanings

Like a game, it's easy to happen.
Wow, that's just a quick jump! You can do it!
Aba, talungtong lang yan! Kaya mo yan!
Quick movement or change.
The news is jumping quickly on social media right now!
Ang talungtong ng mga balita sa social media ngayon!
Sudden change of decision.
He jumped to a different decision, at first he didn't want it, now he likes it!
Talungtong pala siya, una ay ayaw, ngayon gusto na!