EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
lanky; gangling...
summit; peak; apex...
petal...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ti-lan-DOG/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang tao na matangkad at payat nang hindi karaniwan; patpatin.
EN: lanky; gangling
Your friend who's all arms and legs, the one who looks like a human selfie stick. They're not just 'matangkad', they're 'tilandog'—so tall and thin they might get tangled up in a strong wind. Often said with a mix of awe and lighthearted teasing.
Unknown, possibly a regional or colloquial term.
A very informal and somewhat rare word to describe a person's lanky build. Can be considered comical or slightly teasing.
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🇵🇭 Ang tilandog na basketbolistang iyon ay madaling maka-shoot.
🇺🇸 That lanky basketball player can shoot easily.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.