Ingay (en. Noise)

/iŋˈɡai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Noise is any sound that is undesirable or excessively loud.
The noise of the vehicles on the road is disturbing.
Ang ingay ng mga sasakyan sa kalsada ay nakakabahala.
Sound coming from an object or activity.
There is noise coming from the kitchen, check what it is.
May ingay na nanggagaling sa kusina, tingnan mo kung ano iyon.
The presence of sound in the environment.
The noise around me doesn't allow me to rest.
Ang ingay sa paligid ay hindi makapagpahinga sa akin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ingay' referring to sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

noise of the world
Sounds created by people and objects around.
ingay ng mundo
quiet noise
Creation of sounds that seem quiet but are heard.
tahimik na ingay

Related Words

chaos
A state of noise or collective sounds that cause misunderstanding.
kaguluhan
silent
The opposite of noise; no sound or very little sound.
tahimik

Slang Meanings

loudness
Wow, you're so noisy, it's like a party inside the room!
Grabe, ang ingay mo, parang fiesta sa loob ng kwarto!
chaotic
Why are the kids outside so noisy? It's like they can't sit still!
Bakit ang ingay ng mga bata sa labas? Parang hindi sila mapakali!
gossiping
Oh, the people here are so loud, there must be some gossip going on again!
Naku, ang ingay ng mga tao dito, siguradong may tsismis na naman!
celebration
Because of the noise of their laughter, it feels like we're at a celebration!
Dahil sa ingay ng kanilang tawanan, parang nasa kasiyahan kami!