Kalansingan (en. Ringing)

ka-lan-sing-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for a sound coming from an object like a phone or bell.
I heard a ringing from the phone.
Nakarinig ako ng kalansingan mula sa telepono.
The process or result of something ringing.
The ringing of the bell reached the whole town.
Ang kalansingan ng kampana ay umabot sa buong bayan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kalansing' meaning 'to make noise' or 'to create sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ringing of the bell
Sound coming from a bell often used in ceremonies.
Kalansing ng kampana

Related Words

ring
The act of making a sound or noise.
kalansing

Slang Meanings

A dramatic person or someone who loves to plead for sympathy.
There goes Mark again, being all kalansingan in front of people.
Diyan na naman si Mark, nagka-kalansingan na naman sa harap ng mga tao.
A person presenting their emotions that are overly angry or demanding.
Don't be a kalansingan to him, it's okay.
Huwag kang maging kalansingan sa kanya, okay lang iyon.
Lack of authenticity or being selfish in situations.
Why do you seem so kalansingan, don't you know people dislike that?
Bakit parang kalansingan ang dating mo, hindi mo ba alam na ayaw sa ganyan?