From root: tainga
Usage Note
Taingahan is used as a descriptive noun for someone possessing ears that are larger than average.
Examples
" Ang cute ng batang taingahan. "
Natural Translation
The big-eared child is so cute.
Literal Translation
How cute of child-that large-eared.
" Isang taingahan na bata ang nakita ko. "
Natural Translation
I saw a child with large ears.
Literal Translation
A large-eared that child the saw I.
" Bagaman tinatawag siyang taingahan ng kaniyang mga kaibigan, hindi naman siya nasasaktan dahil biro lamang ito. "
Natural Translation
Although his friends call him big-eared, he doesn't get hurt because it's only a joke.
Literal Translation
Although called him large-eared by his plural friend, not really he hurt because joke only this.
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