From root: kulog
Usage Note
Kulog-kulog refers to repetitive or faint sounds that resemble thunder. It is often used to describe distant weather or stomach rumbles.
Examples
" May kulog-kulog sa malayo. "
Natural Translation
There is faint rumbling in the distance.
Literal Translation
Have rumbling at far.
" Naririnig ko ang kulog-kulog. "
Natural Translation
I can hear the rumbling sounds.
Literal Translation
Hearing I the rumbling sounds.
" Habang natutulog ang mga bata, naririnig ko ang mahinang kulog-kulog na parang papalapit na ulan. "
Natural Translation
While the children were sleeping, I could hear the faint rumbling that sounded like approaching rain.
Literal Translation
While sleeping the children, hearing I the faint rumbling that like approaching rain.
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