tampol
tampól with stress marks
onrush of waves
Usage Note
Tampol describes the forceful surge or crash of waves against a shore, vessel, or obstacle. It conveys power and relentlessness, and is used in descriptions of storms, typhoons, and the sea. It can also be used metaphorically for any overwhelming rush or onslaught.
Examples
" Malakas ang tampol ng alon. "
Natural Translation
The onrush of the waves is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the onrush of wave.
" Rinig ko ang tampol sa dalampasigan. "
Natural Translation
I hear the onrush of waves at the beach.
Literal Translation
Hear I the onrush-of-waves at beach.
" Sa tindi ng bagyo, ramdam na ramdam namin ang tampol ng mga alon na humahampas sa pader ng aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
At the height of the storm, we strongly felt the onrush of the waves crashing against the wall of our house.
Literal Translation
In intensity of storm, felt very-much we the onrush of waves that crashing on wall of our house.
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