tambol
tamból with stress marks
drum; to pound
Usage Note
Tambol is the common Tagalog word for a drum of any kind. As a verb it means to beat or pound rhythmically. Drums are central to Filipino music, religious processions, and festivals. The term is used in both traditional and contemporary musical contexts.
Examples
" Malakas ang tambol. "
Natural Translation
The drum is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the drum.
" Malakas ang tunog ng tambol. "
Natural Translation
The sound of the drum is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the sound of drum.
" Tuwing pista, pinapatugtog ng mga bata ang kanilang mga tambol habang naglalakad ang prusisyon sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
During every fiesta, the children play their drums while the procession marches down the street.
Literal Translation
During every fiesta played by-the children the their drums while walks the procession on street.
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