Siging (en. To sing)

/siɡiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity involving raising one's voice to create sound.
The singing of birds in the morning brings life to the surroundings.
Ang siging ng mga ibon sa umaga ay nagbibigay sigla sa paligid.
The act of performing singing as an art form.
Singing is part of her talent in the performing arts.
Ang siging ay bahagi ng kanyang talento sa sining ng pagtatanghal.
verb
The process of singing or creating sound using the voice.
She sang her favorite song in the shower.
Nagsiging siya ng kanyang paboritong kanta sa shower.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sigaw', meaning to raise one's voice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

voice lifted singing
This describes loud singing or shouting.
sinigang ng boses

Related Words

song
A musical composition often associated with singing.
awit
melody
The sequence of sounds in a song that provides rhythm.
melodiya

Slang Meanings

Whispering or gossiping about someone to others.
He has a lot of gossip about Marco, it's like he's saying a lot of bad things.
Dami niyang siging kay Marco, parang ang dami niyang pangit na sinasabi.
Talking or exchanging information quietly and in whispers.
I saw them whispering while walking, it seems like they were discussing a secret.
Nakita kong nag-siging sila habang naglalakad, parang may sekreto silang tinatalakay.