tambuli
tambúli with stress marks
bugle made from animal horn
Usage Note
Tambuli is a traditional horn instrument made from a carabao or animal horn, used historically in Philippine communities to signal gatherings, alerts, or the start of events. It is a symbol of indigenous Filipino culture and appears in folklore, literature, and community history.
Examples
" Hinipan niya ang tambuli. "
Natural Translation
He blew the bugle.
Literal Translation
Blew he the bugle.
" Hinipan niya ang tambuli para tumawag ng pansin. "
Natural Translation
He/she blew the bugle to call attention.
Literal Translation
Blew he/she the bugle to call of attention.
" Noong unang panahon, pinapatunog ng pinuno ang tambuli upang tipunin ang buong baryo para sa mahalagang pulong. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, the leader would sound the horn to gather the whole village for an important meeting.
Literal Translation
In old times, sounded by leader the horn to gather the whole village for important meeting.
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