Patinig (en. Vowel)

pah-tee-nig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound used in word formation that is not consonantal.
The vowels in the word 'dog' are 'o' and 'e'.
Ang mga patinig sa salitang 'aso' ay 'a' at 'o'.
The component of letters in the alphabet that represents vowel sounds.
In Filipino, the vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.
Sa Filipino, ang mga patinig ay a, e, i, o, at u.
Sounds that serve as the foundation for pronunciation in a word.
The proper pronunciation of vowels is important in communication.
Ang wastong pagbigkas ng mga patinig ay mahalaga sa komunikasyon.

Etymology

Salitang Tagalog na nagmula sa 'tinig' na nangangahulugang 'boses' o 'tunog'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vowels
the sounds that form part of a word that are not consonants.
mga patinig

Related Words

consonant
Sounds that form another part of a word alongside vowels.
konsonante
alphabet
A system of letters used in writing, in which vowels are a part.
alphabeto

Slang Meanings

vivid or lively
The color of her dress is so vivid in the sunlight!
Ang kulay ng kanyang damit ay patinig na patinig sa araw!
voice or sound
The sound of her voice is very sweet.
Ang patinig ng kanyang boses ay masyadong malambing.
flowery language
His writings are full of flowery language! The writing is beautiful.
Yung mga sinulat niya, puro patinig! Ang ganda ng pagkakasulat.