tinali
tinalî with stress marks
fighting cock
Usage Note
Tinali specifically refers to a rooster that has been tethered — the word derives from tali (rope/cord) — typically a prized fighting cock kept tied near a home to prevent it from roaming. Cockfighting (sabong) is a deeply embedded tradition in Filipino culture, and the care and training of gamecocks is taken seriously by enthusiasts.
Examples
" Malaki ang tinali ni Tatay. "
Natural Translation
Dad's fighting cock is big.
Literal Translation
Big the fighting-cock of Dad.
" Matapang ang tinali ni lolo. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather's fighting cock is brave.
Literal Translation
Brave the fighting cock of grandfather.
" Bago magsimula ang sabong, maingat na inalagaan ni Mang Pedro ang kaniyang tinali nang hindi ito magkasakit. "
Natural Translation
Before the cockfight began, Mang Pedro carefully cared for his fighting cock so it would not fall ill.
Literal Translation
Before begin the cockfight, careful linker cared-for by Mang Pedro the his fighting-cock so-that not it get-sick.
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