Abotdinig (en. Hearable)

/abotˈdiniɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The ability or power to be heard.
The sounds in the surroundings are audible even in distant places.
Ang mga tunog sa paligid ay abotdinig kahit sa malalayong lugar.
Pertaining to sound that can be perceived by the ear.
This message is audible and should not be ignored.
Ang mensaheng ito ay abotdinig at hindi dapat ipagsawalang-bahala.
Having enough volume of sound to be noticed.
His voice is audible over louder noises.
Ang boses niya ay abotdinig sa likod ng mas malalakas na ingay.

Etymology

root words: abot and dinig

Common Phrases and Expressions

audible to everyone
Sound that can be heard by everyone present.
abotdinig ng lahat

Related Words

hearing
The ability to hear sounds or words.
dinig
reach
The ability to reach an object or place.
abot

Slang Meanings

fond of being resentful
So that's why he's cold to me, he's holding a grudge because of our talk.
Kaya pala siya malamig sa akin, abotdinig kasi kami nung nag-usap.
heavy-hearted
Carla is feeling down today, she seems not happy.
Abotdinig si Carla ngayon, parang hindi siya masaya.
hurt emotionally
Because of what happened, she's feeling hurt and doesn't talk much.
Dahil sa nangyari, abotdinig na siya at di masyadong nakakausap.