tango
tangô with stress marks
nod (of agreement)
Usage Note
Tangô is a head gesture used to signify agreement, affirmation, or acknowledgment in Filipino culture. It is commonly used as a silent way to say yes, often verbalized using the actor-focus verb 'tumango'.
Examples
" Tango lang ang sagot niya. "
Natural Translation
His answer was just a nod.
Literal Translation
Nod only the answer his.
" Isang tango lang ang sagot niya. "
Natural Translation
A single nod was his/her only answer.
Literal Translation
One nod only the answer his/her.
" Sa halip na magsalita, isang mahinahong tango lang ang ibinigay niya bilang tanda ng pagsang-ayon. "
Natural Translation
Instead of speaking, he gave only a calm nod as a sign of agreement.
Literal Translation
In place of to-speak, one calm nod only the gave he as sign of agreement.
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