taog
The Tagalog word for tide is taog.
taog refers to the periodic change in sea level. In certain regions, the term daluyong is used instead to represent a more forceful type of tide or wave.
Meaning: periodic change of sea level (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term daluyong is used in certain regions to denote a tide or wave that is more forceful.
Did you know?
- The term humupa is used for the receding tide, but it is also the common way to say that a fever or a swelling has 'subsided'.
- The term daluyong, which can mean a powerful tide, is also a common metaphor in Tagalog literature to describe a 'surge' of intense emotions or a great calamity.
- Because the Philippines is an archipelago, many tidal terms are highly localized, meaning a word used in Manila might be misunderstood by a fisherman in Batangas.
Examples in context
- Ang pag-ahon ng tubig ngayong hapon ay tatagal ng dalawang oras.The tide this afternoon will last for two hours.
Example conversation
Christina and Mark are walking along the beach.
- ChristinaMark, tignan mo ang taog!Mark, look at the tide!
- MarkAng bilis tumaas ng taog.The tide is rising quickly.
- ChristinaKailangan na nating lumayo rito.We need to move away from here.
- MarkOo, tara na sa itaas.Yes, let's go up.
