From root: talon
Usage Note
Talunan refers to the defeated party in a contest, game, or election. Maraming talunan ang malungkot means many losers are sad.
Examples
" Ayaw kong maging talunan. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be a loser.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I become loser.
" Huwag kang maging talunan sa laro. "
Natural Translation
Don't be a loser in the game.
Literal Translation
Do-not you become loser in game.
" Kahit siya ang talunan sa eleksyon, magalang pa rin niyang binati ang nanalo. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was the loser in the election, he still graciously congratulated the winner.
Literal Translation
Even-though he the loser in election, respectful still he greeted the winner.
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