Pantinig (en. Consonant)

/pɐn.ti.nɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound used in speech that forms words together with vowels.
In the word 'eye', 'm' and 't' are consonants.
Sa salitang 'mata', ang 'm' at 't' ay mga pantinig.
Serves as a part of a syllable that is not alone and is accompanied by a vowel.
Consonants are included in all words in Filipino.
Ang mga pantinig ay kasali sa lahat ng salita sa Filipino.
Refers to sounds produced by the lips and tongue when speaking.
Consonants are important for the proper pronunciation of words.
Mahalaga ang mga pantinig sa wastong pagbigkas ng mga salita.

Etymology

root word 'tinig' meaning sound

Common Phrases and Expressions

consonant sounds
sounds used along with vowels.
mga tunog na pantinig
consonants and vowels
parts of a word.
pantinig at patinig

Related Words

vowel
A type of sound where the airflow is unobstructed.
patinig
word
A unit of language that has meaning composed of consonants and vowels.
salita

Slang Meanings

a fine or high tone
The singer's tone is truly captivating!
Ang pantinig ng singer ay talagang nakakabighani!
the thing that covers the sound
We need to adjust the speaker's tone to hear it better.
Kailangan nating i-adjust ang pantinig ng speaker para mas marinig.