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!