Tinahon (en. Monitored)
/tiˈnahon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or speech intended to get someone's attention.
The teacher's call emphasized the importance of the lesson.
Ang tinahon ng guro ay nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng aralin.
A sound or voice that can convey various emotions or signals.
The sound of people on the street was full of joy and energy.
Ang tinahon ng mga tao sa kalsada ay puno ng saya at sigla.
The formation of a specific sound often associated with a conversation or call.
The whispering sound he made was very romantic.
Ang tinahon na kanyang ibinulong ay napaka-romantiko.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tawag' meaning calling or speaking.
Common Phrases and Expressions
calling sound
A call intended to get attention.
tinahong tawag
phone call
Calling using the phone.
tinahon sa telepono
Related Words
call
An act of calling or signaling, either through voice or sound.
tawag
voice
The sound produced from a person's throat when speaking or articulating.
boses
Slang Meanings
Jump
His jump in basketball is so strong, it's like he has springs in his feet!
Lakas ng tinahon niya sa basketball, parang may springs sa paa!
Blast
His performance's explosion was really surprising!
Ang tinahon niya sa performance na 'yon ay talagang nakabigla!
Sudden outburst of anger
But when he exploded, we all were shocked!
Ngunit nang tinahon na siya, lahat kami ay nagulat!