Pangulinig (en. Listening)

pang-u-lin-ig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or ability to receive and understand sounds or words.
Listening is essential in language learning.
Ang pangulinig ay mahalaga sa pag-aaral ng wika.
The act of focusing attention on the sounds or words spoken by others.
Listening to others' opinions is necessary to make a sound decision.
Kailangan ng pangulinig sa mga opinyon ng iba upang makabuo ng tamang desisyon.

Etymology

Root word derived from 'ulinig' meaning hearing and 'pang-' used as a prefix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Listening is important.
Listening is an essential skill.
Mahalaga ang pangulinig.
Proper listening is necessary.
Proper attention while listening is important.
Kailangan ng tamang pangulinig.

Related Words

listening
The activity of receiving information through sound.
pakikinig
voice
The sound produced by a person while speaking.
tinig

Slang Meanings

Gossip
He said, 'Don't pretend, I've already heard your eavesdropping about him!'
Sabi niya, 'Wag ka na magpanggap, narinig ko na yung pangulinig mo tungkol sa kanya!'
Secret
Sometimes eavesdropping turns into a secret that should be kept.
Minsan ang pangulinig ay nagiging sikreto na dapat itago.
Intrigue
You might be scheming something, because it seems you really don't want to admit your eavesdropping.
Baka may pang-iintriga kang ginagawa, kasi parang ayaw mo talagang aminin ang pangulinig mo.