Kinig (en. To listen)

/kiˈniɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of listening or attempting to hear a sound or voice.

Listen to what your teacher is saying.

Kinig ka sa mga sinasabi ng iyong guro.

The act of paying attention to a sound coming from a source.

I just listened while they were chatting.

Kinig na lang ako habang nagkukwentuhan sila.

An activity that may refer to the compliance or acceptance of information from others.

He had to listen to the advice of his friends.

Kinailangan niyang makinig sa payo ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

derived from the root word 'sinig' meaning to listen.

just listen

Be active in listening to someone else.

kinig ka na lang

speaking

The act of expressing words.

pagsasalita

listening

The process of receiving sounds or voices through hearing.

pakikinig

To listen or follow someone who is talking.

I'm just listening to your story, you seem so happy!

Nakikinig lang ako sa kwento mo, parang ang saya-saya mo!

To hear the gossip or news.

Oh, listen to the gossip about Ana, so many things have happened.

Oh, kinig ka sa tsismis tungkol kay Ana, ang dami na palang nangyari.

To be alert or pay attention.

Listen up because there might be an important announcement!

Kinig ka kasi baka may mahalagang anunsyo!