From root: talon
Usage Note
Matalon describes someone, often a child or an animal, that is constantly leaping or jumping around with energy.
Examples
" Matalon ang aso namin. "
Natural Translation
Our dog is jumpy.
Literal Translation
Jumpy the dog our.
" Ang aso nila ay matalon. "
Natural Translation
Their dog is jumpy.
Literal Translation
Jumpy the dog their.
" Napakatalon ng aming bagong kuting kaya halos hindi siya mapakali sa loob ng bahay buong araw. "
Natural Translation
Our new kitten is so jumpy that it can hardly stay still inside the house all day.
Literal Translation
So-jumpy of our new kitten so almost not it can-settle inside of house whole day.
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