Inging (en. Ringing)

/ˈiŋ.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that originates from the striking of an object.
The ringing of the telephone woke me up.
Ang inging ng telepono ay nagpagising sa akin.
The sound of a bell or other hard object.
The ringing of the bell reached the corner.
Ang inging ng kampana ay umabot hanggang sa kanto.
A continuous high sound.
Sometimes, this ringing becomes stressful at work.
Minsan, ang inging ito ay nagiging stress sa trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'in' and 'nging' meaning originating from sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ringing of the bell
The sound called from a bell.
Ining ng kampana
Sound of the alarm
The ringing from an alarm that prompts action.
Pagtunog ng alarm

Related Words

call
A sound emitted from a telephone or other device.
tawag
signal
A sound or tone that attracts attention.
signal

Slang Meanings

Being together or helping each other like friends.
The inging of my friends, it’s so much fun!
Ang inging ng mga kaibigan ko, ang saya-saya!
Naughtiness or mischief.
This kid seems to have too much inging, always up to something.
Parang may inging itong bata, lagi na lang may kalokohan.
Going back to a conversation or discussion.
He can't settle down, there's so much inging about the previous talk.
Hindi na siya mapakali, ang daming inging tungkol sa dating usapan.