Nganingani (en. Snoring)

/ŋaˈnɪŋaˌni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound made by a person while sleeping, often caused by airway obstruction.

His snoring could be heard from inside the room.

Ang kanyang nganingani ay narinig mula sa loob ng kwarto.

Masculine term for the sound of breathing that seems to cadence with the rhythm of sleep.

No matter how quiet he is, his snoring is genuinely heard.

Kahit gaano siya katahimik, ang nganingani niya ay sincerong naririnig.

A term used to describe an unpleasant sound coming from sleep.

The snoring of my grandfather distracted me while I was studying.

Ang nganingani ng kanyang lolo ay nakakaabala habang nag-aaral ako.

snoring of others

Refers to the sound of another person's breathing while sleeping.

nganingani ng iba

noisy sleeping

Refers to the not quiet sleep accompanied by snoring.

maingay na pagnatutulog

sirena

A word used to describe the sound of a wave or other things that draw attention.

sirena

noise

A general term that refers to any sound that is heard.

ingay

A person who borrows or scams money.

Don't listen to him, he's a nganingani who always asks for money.

Huwag kang makinig sa kanya, isa siyang nganingani na lagi lang humihingi ng pera.

Someone who is fussy or picky about things.

He's so nganingani with food, it seems like he doesn't want to eat anything.

Sobrang nganingani siya sa pagkain, parang ayaw niyang kumain ng kahit ano.