Katiningan (en. Clarity)
/ka.ti.niŋ.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being clear or bright in voice or sound.
The clarity of her voice reached the back of the room.
Ang katiningan ng kanyang tinig ay umabot hanggang sa likod ng silid.
Clarity of understanding of something.
There is a need for clarity of ideas in her explanation.
Kailangan ng katiningan ng mga ideya sa kanyang paliwanag.
Quality of being clear or understandable.
The clarity of the message should be in simple language.
Ang katiningan ng mensahe ay dapat na alinman sa simpleng wika.
Etymology
From the word "tinig" meaning sound or voice, by adding the prefix "ka-" and the suffix "-an".
Common Phrases and Expressions
clarity of voice
Being clear in sound or voice.
katitingan ng boses
Related Words
what
Refers to something that should be explained or discussed.
kung ano
voice
The voice used in expression.
tinig
Slang Meanings
Bitterness of a situation or thing.
Wow, the bitterness of what I'm going through right now!
Grabe, ang katiningan ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon!
Lack of hope or negative outlook.
Don't be so bitter, there's still hope at the end.
Huwag kang magpakatiningan, may pag-asa pa sa dulo.
Harsh insult or interruption.
You're so harsh, you really don't care about how I feel.
Ang katiningan mo, wala ka talagang pakialam sa nararamdaman ko.