matunog
resonant or well-known
From root: tunog
Usage Note
Matunog carries two related senses: literally, a sound that is loud, clear, and carrying; and figuratively, a person, brand, or piece of news that is widely talked about. The figurative sense is common in colloquial speech and media commentary, where it overlaps with words like sikat and kilala.
Examples
" Matunog ang kampanang ito. "
Natural Translation
This bell is loud.
Literal Translation
Resonant the bell this.
" Matunog ang boses ng lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The man's voice is resonant.
Literal Translation
Resonant the voice of man.
" Naging matunog ang pangalan ng artista matapos siyang manalo sa isang malaking patimpalak sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The actor's name became well-known after winning a big competition abroad.
Literal Translation
Became well-known the name of actor after he winning in a big competition in other country.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
tunog has 7 related forms built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
May vs Mayroon vs Meron: Have & There Is
May vs mayroon in Tagalog finally made simple: one rule decides which to use, plus how meron and wala fit the same have and there-is family.
Mano Po and Filipino Etiquette: A Visitor's Guide
Mano po presses an elder's hand to your forehead as a blessing. Learn who to mano, how to lip-point, and the etiquette that wins over a Filipino family.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.
Ng vs Nang in Tagalog: The Spelling Rule
Ng vs nang sound identical but spell differently. Use ng to mark nouns (of, the object), and nang for how, when, repetition, and counting time.