Pabagtingan (en. Sound that reflects feelings)

/pəˈbaɡ.tiŋ.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound or noise that typically reflects feelings or state.
The sound of her voice further confirmed her anger.
Ang pabagtingan ng kanyang tinig ay lalong nagpatunay ng kanyang galit.
A drop in tone or change in sound that describes emotion.
There is a nuance in her speech that emphasizes her sadness.
May pabagtingan ang kanyang pagsasalita na nagbigay-diin sa kanyang kalungkutan.
A voice that describes feelings in a situation.
We often hear the nuances in her songs.
Madalas nating marinig ang pabagtingan sa kanyang mga awitin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of emotion
sound that expresses emotion
pabagtingan ng damdamin

Related Words

voice
The sound that comes from the mouth that can express feelings or information.
tinig
music
An art that expresses feelings and emotions through sound.
musika

Slang Meanings

Trying to act cool or pretend to be wealthy.
He's always trying to pabagtingan at parties, as if he could pay for everything.
Ang dami niyang pinapabagtingan sa mga party, para bang kaya niyang magbayad ng lahat.
Showing off or trying to be tough in front of others.
I'm not impressed by his pabagtingan at school because I know it's just fake.
Hindi na ako naiintriga sa mga pabagtingan niya sa school, kasi alam kong fake lang.
Acting like you're above everyone else, even though you're not.
Don't act too pabagtingan, we're not superheroes.
Huwag ka masyadong magpabagtingan, hindi naman tayo superhero.