Makarinig (en. To hear)

mah-kah-ree-nig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Ability to receive sound or voice through hearing.

He quickly heard a shout from behind.

Mabilis siyang nakarinig ng sigaw mula sa likuran.

Acquisition of information by listening.

It's important to hear news around.

Mahalaga ang makarinig ng mga balita sa paligid.

Recognition of sounds coming from the surroundings.

Sometimes, I find it hard to hear because of the noise.

Minsan, nahihirapan akong makarinig dahil sa ingay.

The word 'makarinig' originates from the root word 'karinig' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating ability.

to hear news

to learn about events from other people

makarinig ng balita

to hear good music

to listen to pleasant sounds from instruments or voices

makarinig ng magandang musika

hearing

The root word of 'makarinig' that refers to the process of hearing.

karinig

sight

Refers to the ability to see, a sense distinct from hearing.

paningin

to speak or communicate

I hope to hear news from him.

Sana makarinig ako ng balita mula sa kanya.

to give an opinion

I want to hear other perspectives on the issue.

Gusto kong makarinig ng iba pang mga pananaw tungkol sa isyu.

to see or hear people talking

Sometimes, I just want to hear other people chatting.

Minsan, makarinig lang ako ng ibang tao na nagkukwentuhan.