Tumalaok (en. To crow (like a rooster))

/tuˈmalaok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that refers to the action of a bird, particularly a rooster, expressing itself.

Every dawn, the rooster crows, signaling a new day.

Tuwing madaling araw, tumalaok ang tandang na nagbigay-signal ng bagong araw.

Refers to the sound made by a rooster as part of its natural behavior.

The crowing of the rooster is part of its territory.

Ang tumalaok ng tandang ay bahagi ng kanyang teritoryo.

It originated from the root word 'alaok' meaning to fill or to enter.

crow in the morning

The existence of early morning speech or sound from birds.

tumalaok sa umaga

rooster

A type of bird commonly referring to a rooster that exhibits the characteristic of crowing.

tanding

To be happy or celebrate noisily.

The whole neighborhood shouted during the festival.

Tumalaok ang buong barangay nung may pista.

A symbol of victory or good news.

People shouted when they saw their town's flag.

Tumalaok ang mga tao nang makita nila ang bandila ng kanilang bayan.

To shout or make a loud sound like a yell or clap.

He shouted with joy when he won the prize.

Tumalaok siya sa sobrang saya nang nakuha niya ang premyo.