Asngaw (en. Muffled sound)

as-ngaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound or voice that is weak and unclear in pronunciation.

His murmur was almost inaudible amidst the noise around.

Ang kanyang asngaw ay halos hindi marinig sa ingay ng paligid.

Sound that comes from a conversation that is not direct.

The phone fell, so I only heard a muffled sound on the other end.

Nahulog ang telepono kaya asngaw na lamang ang narinig ko sa kabilang linya.

N/A

muffled conversation

Unclear conversation or debate.

asngaw ng usapan

voice

Sound made by a person or animal when speaking.

boses

sound

Any vibration in the air or other medium that causes hearing.

tunog

Having a lot of noise or commotion, often used in a joking context.

The noise of the kids outside is like a festival!

Ang asngaw ng mga bata sa labas ay parang fiesta!

Arguing or fighting, often with a touch of playfulness.

They always create a ruckus when they meet, but they're fine afterward.

Sila lagi nag-asngaw pagka nagkikita, pero okay lang sila after.