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talungko

talungkô with stress marks

to squat; in a squatting position

verb adjective ta-lung-KÔ Native origin Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Talungko describes a deep, flat-footed squat common in Philippine rural life — used when resting, working in the field, or sitting on the ground without a chair. It is a culturally natural resting posture and appears in descriptions of rural or working-class scenes.

Examples

Beginner

" Nakatalungko siya sa tabi. "

Natural Translation

He is squatting on the side.

Literal Translation

Squatting he at side.

Intermediate

" Nakita ko siyang nasa talungko habang naghihintay. "

Natural Translation

I saw him/her in a squatting position while waiting.

Literal Translation

Saw I him/her in squatting-position while waiting.

Advanced

" Nakatalungko ang mga magsasaka sa pilapil habang nagpapahinga at nag-uusap tungkol sa darating na anihan. "

Natural Translation

The farmers were squatting on the rice paddy dike while resting and talking about the coming harvest.

Literal Translation

Squatting the farmers on paddy-dike while resting and conversing about coming harvest.

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