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taghoy

taghóy with stress marks

lamentation; to wail

noun verb tag-HOY Native origin Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Taghoy refers to a mournful cry or wailing sound, often associated with grief, suffering, or desperate longing. It carries a literary and poetic register and is more commonly found in written Tagalog, traditional songs, and formal lamentation rather than casual speech.

Examples

Beginner

" Narinig ko ang taghoy. "

Natural Translation

I heard the wailing.

Literal Translation

Heard I the wailing.

Intermediate

" Narinig ko ang kanyang taghoy. "

Natural Translation

I heard his/her wail.

Literal Translation

Heard I the his/her wail.

Advanced

" Gabi-gabi ay naririnig ang taghoy ng ina na nawalan ng anak sa kalunos-lunos na sakuna. "

Natural Translation

Every night you could hear the lamentation of the mother who lost her child in the tragic disaster.

Literal Translation

Night-night is heard the lamentation of mother who lost child in tragic disaster.

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Actor Focus Verbs

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to wail or lament

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