Linigan (en. To listen attentively)

li-nigan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To listen attentively.

I listened closely to what he said because it was important.

Linigan ko ang kanyang mga sinabi dahil mahalaga ito.

Describes the process of receiving sound through the ear.

In silence, I listened to the birds outside.

Sa katahimikan, linigan ko ang mga ibon sa labas.

Can refer to understanding what is being said or done.

You need to listen to the instructions before starting.

Kailangan mong linigan ang mga tagubilin bago simulan.

listen to the heart

to listen sincerely or with feeling

linigan ang puso

listening

This is the active process of receiving and understanding sound or speech.

pakikinig

voice

This is the sound produced by a human or animal.

tinig

prevented or held back from doing something

I held him back from chatting with other girls.

Linigan ko na siya sa pakikipag-chat sa ibang babae.

put under limitations

He set limits on the times he could go out.

Linigan niya ang mga oras na puwede siyang lumabas.