talon
/taˈlon/
The English verb jump is translated into Tagalog as talon. Wiktionary also lists lundag and kandag.
Meaning: propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne (verb)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| talon | /taˈlon/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| lundag | /lunˈdaɡ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| kandag |
The primary meaning is to propel oneself rapidly upward so that the body becomes airborne. While primarily used as a verb root, talon can also function as a noun meaning a jump or a leap in certain contexts.
Which one should you use?
talon is the most common and general word for a jump, often used for a single leap or a physical jump. In contrast, lundag often implies a more energetic, sudden or bounding leap. The form kandag is also a way to express jumping.
How do you pronounce it?
/taˈlon/
Did you know?
- The word talon in Tagalog is also the word for 'waterfall'.
- The word lundag is a native Austronesian term and shares a common ancestor with the Malay word lonjak.
Examples in context
- Talon.Jump.This example shows how to use talon as a command.Tatoeba #8635206 by artemio, translation #631038 by Shishir
- Siya ay tumalon mula sa mataas na lugar.He/she jumped from a high place.
- Ang tigre ay lumundag nang may grasya.The tiger leaped gracefully.
- Talon sa tubig.Jump into the water.
Example conversation
Maria and Ricardo are at a swimming pool.
- MariaRicardo, talon na!Ricardo, jump now!
- RicardoNatatakot pa ako, Maria.I'm still scared, Maria.
- MariaMadali lang tumalon dito.It is easy to jump here.
- RicardoSige, tatalon na ako.Okay, I will jump now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jump” translations and entries talon, lundag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lundag, talon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
