taguntong
taguntóng with stress marks
shrill and sharp metallic sound
Usage Note
Taguntong is an onomatopoeic word describing a high-pitched, sharp metallic ringing sound, such as that produced by striking a bell, a piece of metal, or a resonant object. It is used in literary and descriptive contexts to evoke the clarity and piercing quality of such sounds.
Examples
" Malakas ang taguntong ng kampana. "
Natural Translation
The clang of the bell is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the metallic-sound of bell.
" Nakakagulat ang taguntong ng lata. "
Natural Translation
The shrill metallic sound of the can is surprising.
Literal Translation
Surprising the shrill metallic sound of can.
" Pinukpok ng panday ang bakal, at umalingawngaw ang matinis na taguntong sa buong pandayan. "
Natural Translation
The blacksmith struck the iron, and the shrill metallic ringing echoed throughout the smithy.
Literal Translation
Struck the blacksmith the iron, and echoed the shrill metallic-sound in entire smithy.
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