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Ilocano
Etymology
From Proto-Philippine *aŋal.
Noun
angal
- moan
Karao
Noun
angal
- dog fight
Tagalog
Etymology 1
From Proto-Philippine *aŋal.
Pronunciation
Noun
angal (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜅᜎ᜔)
- prolonged cry (expressing pain, complaint, or opposition)
- Synonyms: atungal, ungal, ungol, mangol
- (by extension) verbal complaint; verbal expression of resentment
Derived terms
Adjective
angál (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜅᜎ᜔)
- having the habit of crying aloud even without cause
- Synonyms: iyakin, palaiyak, palakatin
- constantly complaining
- Synonyms: mareklamo, reklamador, matutol
Etymology 2
Pronunciation
Noun
angál (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜅᜎ᜔) (Marinduque)
- rancidity; rancid odor
Derived terms
Further reading
- “angal”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
- “angal”, in Pinoy Dictionary, 2010–2024
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