Tulingag (en. Counterpart)

/tuˈliŋaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A counterpart or subsequent item.
The counterpart of his ideas is quite different from the usual.
Ang tulingag ng kanyang mga ideya ay napaka-iba sa mga nakagawian.
Chemical translation, reflecting or showing each other.
In the world of chemistry, a counterpart can be described as a reaction yielding similar products in different examples.
Sa mundo ng kimika, ang isang tulingag ay maaaring ilarawan bilang isang reaksiyon na nagbibigay ng katulad na produkto sa magkaibang halimbawa.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tuling' meaning 'opposite' and 'ag' which implies movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

counterpart of fate
Refers to situations where events have contrasting or opposing outcomes.
tulingag ng tadhana

Related Words

continue
A word used to express the progress or advancement in a matter.
tuloy

Slang Meanings

From another world
He’s the only one I talk to, he seems to be from another world when it comes to conversations.
Siya na lang ang kausap ko, mukhang tulingag na siya sa mga kwentuhan.
Worthless
That joke is so tulingag, I don't get it.
Ang tulingag ng joke na 'yan, hindi ko gets.
Distracted
I heard a tulingag word, and I started thinking about other things.
Nakarinig lang ako ng tulingag na salita, napaisip na ako sa ibang bagay.
Not connecting
You seem so tulingag today, I can't understand you.
Parang ang tulingag mo ngayon, hindi kita maintindihan.