Taong (en. Person)

/tɑ.ɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A being with intelligence and the ability to communicate.
Every person who lives has their own dreams.
Ang bawat taong nabubuhay ay may kanya-kanyang pangarap.
An individual belonging to the human race.
Many people attended the gathering.
Maraming taong dumalo sa pagtitipon.
Any individual with personality and character.
This person is very optimistic.
Ang taong ito ay napaka-maasahin sa mabuti.

Etymology

From the root word 'tao'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

townspeople
A person residing in a community or city.
taong bayan
generous person
A person willing to give help or support.
taong mapagbigay

Related Words

humanity
State of being human or characteristics of a person.
katauhan
nature
Being innate or characteristic of a being.
kalikasan

Slang Meanings

Person
Who are you? You seem just like a person here in the neighborhood.
Sino ka? Para kang tao lang dito sa barangay.
Just a person
Wow, he's just a person, not complete!
Aba, parang tao lang siya, hindi kumpleto!
Come on, let's go!
Come on, let's go to the front of the mall!
Tao na, tara na sa harap ng mall!