tandang
tándang with stress marks
rooster; fighting cock
Usage Note
Tandang specifically refers to a mature male rooster, often used in the context of sabong (cockfighting), which is a deeply embedded cultural tradition in the Philippines. The tandang is prized for its size, plumage, and fighting ability. The word also carries figurative use for a dominant or bold man.
Examples
" May tandang sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
There is a rooster in the yard.
Literal Translation
Has rooster in yard.
" Tumilaok na ang tandang kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
The rooster already crowed this morning.
Literal Translation
Crowed already the rooster earlier morning.
" Bago magbukang-liwayway, tumatahol ang aso habang naghahanda na ang aming matapang na tandang para sa laban. "
Natural Translation
Before dawn breaks, the dog barks while our brave rooster is already getting ready for the fight.
Literal Translation
Before dawn-break, barking the dog while preparing already the our brave rooster for the fight.
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