Paghugong (en. Echo)

/paɡˈhuɡoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that repeats as a result of the voice or noise hitting a hard object.
We heard an echo from the mountains while we were walking.
Nakarinig kami ng paghugong mula sa mga bundok habang kami'y naglalakad.
Occurrence of sound returning to its source.
The echo can be heard in the caves.
Ang paghugong ay maririnig sa mga kuweba.
The effect of sound reaching the listener's ear after a moment.
The echo of his voice was heard much later.
Ang paghugong ng kanyang boses ay huli nang narinig.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hugong' which means sound or voice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

echo of the mountain
The sound coming from inside the mountain that reflects.
paghugong ng bundok

Related Words

reverberation
Process of producing an echo using voice or sound.
paghuhugong
sound
The general term for any sound heard.
tunog

Slang Meanings

arguing or speaking poorly
Why bother getting a diploma if your classmates are just full of arguments?
Bakit ka pa kukuha ng diploma kung ang mga kaklase mo ay puro paghugong lang?
gossip or news
Oh my, there's a lot of gossip in our neighborhood, the kids say there's a new hangout spot!
Naku, ang daming paghugong sa barangay natin, may bagong tambayan daw ang mga bata!
nonsense conversation
I'm tired of their meaningless talks, they're not even discussing important things.
Nahihirapan na ako sa mga paghugong nila, hindi na nag-uusap tungkol sa mga importanteng bagay.