tagong-pagong (tagong-pagóng) Filipino/Tagalog term
tagong-pagóng
Syllables:
ta·gong-pa·góng
[ta-gong-pa-góng]
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adjective
Literal meaning: turtle hide
Filipino meaning:
- pagtatago pero nakalabas ang ulo
English meaning:
- hiding but head is seen
Example:
- Boyet huwag tagong-pagóng ang gawin mo, lagi kang makikita ng kalaro mo.
English translation:
- Boyet don't hide with the head seen, you will be easily seen by your playmate.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- hiding with head exposed