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    Tili (en. Cry)

    /ˈtili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound created by lively shouting or crying.
    The children's cries could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
    Ang tiling ng mga bata ay narinig sa buong kapitbahayan.
    A sign of sadness or shock.
    His cry was a sign of his sadness.
    Ang kanyang tiling ay tanda ng kanyang lungkot.
    An encouragement or invitation to use one's voice.
    The teacher's call encouraged the students to listen.
    Ang tiling ng guro ay nag-udyok sa mga estudyante na makinig.

    Etymology

    The word 'tili' originates from the root word 'tili' meaning 'to clap' or 'to shout', related to the sounds made by people or animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bird's cry
    The sound made by a bird when it expresses or moves.
    tili ng ibon

    Related Words

    shout
    A loud cry often used to get the attention of others.
    sanghiyang

    Slang Meanings

    favorite
    Who is your favorite in this band?
    Sino ba ang tili mo sa banda na 'to?
    picked or chosen
    The pick of the food there is really delicious!
    Yung tili ng pagkain doon, ang sarap!
    chosen person
    Look, she has a great pick, always happy.
    Ayun, ang ganda ng tili niya, laging masaya.