Tenga (en. Ear)

tɛŋa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body used for hearing.
His ear is full of dirt from the outside.
Ang kanyang tenga ay puno ng dumi mula sa labas.
An organ that extends beyond hearing and contributes to balance.
Sometimes, turning can cause problems with his ear.
Minsan, ang pagliko ay nagdudulot ng problema sa kanyang tenga.
A form or part of an animal that mimics humans in some contexts.
The rat's ears are large and scary.
Ang tenga ng daga ay malalaki at nakakatakot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Listen to me
A way to ask for attention or acknowledgment.
Pakinggan mo ako
Do you have ears?
A question about a person's ability to listen.
May tenga ka ba?

Related Words

office
A place often used for communication and discussion.
tanggapan
listener
A person who pays attention to what others are saying.
tagapakinig

Slang Meanings

hearing
I hope I hear that song in your ear.
Sana marinig ko yung kanta sa tenga mo.
noticed
Your dress is beautiful, you really stand out in people's ear!
Ang ganda ng dress mo, ang dali mo talagang mapansin sa tenga ng mga tao!
pay attention
Just chill, you don't need to pay too much attention to the ears around you.
Napaka-chill lang, di mo na kailangan ng masyadong bigay-pansin sa tenga sa paligid mo.