Tangtang (en. Remove)

tang-tang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of removing or taking away something.
We need to remove the dirt from the floor.
Kailangan nating tangtangin ang dumi sa sahig.
Taking something from one place.
Only he can take away this kindness.
Tanging siya ang kayang tangtangin ang bait na ito.
Action of removing from the body or a body part.
He took off his ring, you should take off yours too.
Inalis niya ang kanyang singsing, tangtangin mo na rin ang sa iyo.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from the root word 'tang-tang' meaning to remove or to take off.

Common Phrases and Expressions

remove the cover
Take off a cover or wrapping that conceals something.
tangtangin ang takip
relieve the pain
Remove the ache or pain.
tangtang ang sakit

Related Words

remove
A common word meaning to take off or reject something.
tanggal

Slang Meanings

remove or take away
Take away that mess on the table!
Tang tang mo na yung kalat sa mesa!
comfortable or feeling at ease
I'm feeling comfortable from the heat, I need a cold drink.
Tang tang na ko sa init, kailangan ko ng malamig na inumin.
let's go or leave
Let's go, there aren't many people here anymore.
Tang tang na tayo, wala nang masyadong tao dito.