Tumahol (en. To howl)

/tuˈmahol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses howling typical of a dog or other animals.
The dog howled when a stranger passed by.
Tumahol ang aso kapag may dumaan na estranghero.
A sound emitted from the mouth of an animal, usually due to fear or distress.
The animals howled during the storm.
Tumahol ang mga hayop sa panahon ng bagyo.
Creating a sound with intense emotion.
He howled in anger upon seeing his enemy.
Tumahol siya sa galit nang makita ang kanyang kaaway.

Etymology

from the root word 'hól', meaning to cry or howl.

Common Phrases and Expressions

howling loudly
howling as if something bad is happening
tumahol ng todo

Related Words

shout
a loud sound or shout often coming from a person or animal.
hiyaw

Slang Meanings

Got angry or worried
He barked when he found out his cellphone was gone.
Tumahol siya nang malaman niyang wala na ang kanyang cellphone.
Shouted or howled
He barked when he saw his favorite person.
Tumahol siya nung nakita ang kanyang paboritong tao.
Begged or called for attention
He barked at me to help him with his problem.
Tumahol siya sa akin na tulungan siya sa kanyang problema.