Ulong (en. Long)

/uˈlɒŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Forms a measurement or length that is greater than normal.
My sweater is very long and reaches my knees.
Ang aking sweater ay masyadong ulong at abot hanggang tuhod.
Expresses an understanding of a view or knowledge of something as it lasts for a long time.
His adventure abroad is a long experience.
Ang kanyang pakikipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa ay isang ulong karanasan.
A way of describing that can refer to the distance or length of something.
Good thing there is a long road to school.
Mabuti na lang at may ulong daan patungo sa paaralan.

Etymology

Tagalog word meaning 'long', 'longer', or 'in another form'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

long night
The location falls under darkness.
ulong gabi
long journey
A journey that takes a long time.
ulong biyaheng

Related Words

long
Expresses the quality of having more length.
mahaba
length
A measurement referring to the distance from one end to another.
haba

Slang Meanings

Flirty or annoying girl.
His ex, you’d think she’s a darling, but at every party, she’s the one who becomes the ulong.
Yung ex niya, akala mo darling, pero sa lahat ng party, siya 'yung nagiging ulong.
A person who's mischievous or annoying.
Why is this annoying ulong so persistent, doesn't he get tired?
Bakit ba ang kulit ng ulong na 'to, di ba siya napapagod?
Always talking or giving opinions even when not asked.
I’m tired of this ulong, always talking about everything.
Sawa na ako sa ulong na 'to, ang daming sinasabi sa lahat lang ng bagay.