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    Makinig (en. To listen)

    mah-kee-neeg

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of receiving sound through the ears.
    You should listen to your teacher's advice.
    Makinig ka sa mga payo ng iyong guro.
    The act of paying attention to a person or a thing.
    We should listen to the news about nature.
    Dapat tayong makinig sa mga balita tungkol sa kalikasan.
    The understanding of what a person is saying.
    It is necessary to listen carefully to obtain the right information.
    Kinakailangan makinig nang mabuti upang makakuha ng tamang impormasyon.

    Etymology

    The root is 'kinig' meaning 'to pay attention to sound' and 'ma' indicates capability or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Listen to me
    A statement instructing to pay attention to what the speaker is saying.
    Makinig ka sa akin
    Listen carefully
    A statement indicating the need to focus on what is being said.
    Makinig nang mabuti

    Related Words

    hearing
    The ability or action of receiving sound.
    pagdinig
    speaking
    The ability or action of expressing verbally.
    pagsasalita

    Slang Meanings

    listen up
    Listen to me, I’m serious about this.
    Makinig ka sa akin, seryoso ako dito.
    just a listener
    Don't just be a listener, join the conversation!
    Wag ka na lang maging taga-pakinig, sumali ka na sa usapan!
    take care with what you hear
    Avoid listening if the topic is going to be a bummer.
    Iwasang mag-makinig kung palangitng ito eh bad trip.