Singga (en. Sound)

/siŋ.ga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that emerges at a higher volume or pitch.
I heard the sound of the drum from afar.
Narinig ko ang singga ng tambol mula sa malayo.
The sound coming from the cry of an animal, from a deep flow.
The sound of the tiger is frightening at night.
Ang singga ng tigre ay nakakatakot sa gabi.

Etymology

It originated from the word 'sing' meaning 'to highlight or to dominate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of the birds
The sound produced by birds while singing.
singga ng mga ibon
sound of the wind
The sound made by the wind as it flows.
singga ng hangin

Related Words

voice
Voice is the sound produced by the human or animal vocal cords, used for communication.
tinig
sound
Sound is anything heard from vibrations, which can be natural or man-made.
tunog

Slang Meanings

Dancing wildly or funny movements
I was laughing so hard at Miko's singga, it was so crazy!
Sobra akong napatawa sa singga ni Miko, parang nakakabaliw!
Being single or without a partner
That's why he has no limits in doing singga!
Kaya walang hadlang sa kanya sa paggawa ng singga!