Pakinggan (en. To listen)

pa-king-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the activity of hearing a sound or voice.
Listen to this beautiful music.
Pakinggan mo ang magandang musika na ito.
To receive information through hearing.
It is important that you listen to what the teacher is saying.
Importante na pakinggan mo ang sinasabi ng guro.
To pay attention to what others are saying.
I will listen to your opinion about this.
Pakikinggan ko ang iyong opinyon tungkol dito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Listen to me
Encouraging someone to listen.
Pakinggan mo ako
Listen to what is being said
Expressing the need to hear the message.
Pakinggan ang sinasabi

Related Words

speaking
The act of saying or expressing an idea.
pagsasalita
training
The process of learning or developing listening skills.
pagsasanay

Slang Meanings

to acknowledge or listen to what someone is saying
Hey, listen to what my best friend is saying, they have something important to say!
Uy, pakinggan mo naman 'yung sinasabi ng bestfriend ko, may importante siyang sasabihin!
to be attentive or take time to listen
Sometimes you really need to listen to the advice of the elders.
Minsan kailangan mo talagang pakinggan 'yung mga payo ng matatanda.
to make someone or something the center of attention
Before making a decision, listen to all the opinions.
Bago ka magdesisyon, pakinggan mo ang lahat ng mga opinyon.