Kuping (en. Ear)

/ku.ping/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of the body of a person or animal used for hearing.

Her ear perked up while she listened.

Nakaangat ang kanyang kuping habang nakikinig siya.

The external part of the ear.

There might be dirt in his ear.

Malamang na may dumi sa kanyang kuping.

Accepted body part representing the ability to listen.

He is good at listening with his ear.

Mahusay siyang makinig gamit ang kanyang kuping.

Origin from the word 'kuping' referring to the part of the body used for hearing.

with ears to the ground

Refers to a person who shows the ability to listen or pay attention.

may kuping sa lupa

ear

Another term for ear that refers to the entire structure of hearing.

tainga

ear

Do you need to clean your ear? It's so dirty!

Kailangan mo bang linisin ang kuping mo? Ang dumi o!

nosy

My ear can't help but listen to this story.

Ang kuping ko kasi, hindi ko mapigilan na makinig sa kwentong ito.

equal talents (metaphorically using 'ears')

Don't worry, everyone's talents are now equally heard in the talent show!

Huwag kang mag-alala, mas pantay-pantay na ang kuping ng mga tao sa talent show!