Pagkakaingay (en. Noise)
pag-ka-kai-ngay
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being noisy or the amount of sound produced.
The noise outside caused a distraction to my studying.
Ang pagkakaingay sa labas ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala sa aking pag-aaral.
A sound that is overly loud or annoying.
The noise of the people at the party reached a point where we could no longer talk.
Ang pagkakaingay ng mga tao sa partido ay umabot sa puntong hindi na kami makapag-usap.
A term that describes noise caused by a group of people or a situation.
The noise at the concert was truly amazing.
Ang pagkakaingay sa konsiyerto ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
Etymology
The word 'pagkakaingay' comes from the word 'ingay' which means 'noise' or 'sound'. The prefix 'pagka-' is used to denote the condition or state of being noisy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
noise reduction
the action of reducing unnecessary sounds.
bawas-ingay
noisy environment
an environment filled with excessively loud sounds.
maingay na paligid
Related Words
quiet
the opposite of noisy or noise.
tahimik
noisy
an adjective describing something or a place that is full of sound.
maingay
Slang Meanings
Gathering or busy
There was so much noise at the party, that's why we had so much fun!
Ang daming pagkakaingay sa party, kaya enjoy na enjoy kami!
Gossip or chitchat
Their noise was intense, just pure gossip!
Grabe ang pagkakaingay nila, puro chikahan lang!
Commotion
Outside became noisy, it’s like there's a commotion happening.
Naging pagkakaingay ang labas, parang may kaguluhan na nangyayari.