Tingig (en. Sound)

/ˈtiŋig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement or sound produced by a person or thing.
The sound of the bird is very entertaining.
Ang tingig ng ibon ay napaka-aliw.
Described as the acoustic part of communication or emphasis.
I watched his voice on stage.
Napanood ko ang kanyang tingig sa entablado.
The unique sound produced by an instrument.
The sound of the guitar is very melodious.
Ang tingig ng gitara ay napaka-humahangin.
verb
The act of speaking or producing sound.
He spoke louder to be heard by his voice.
Nagsalita siya ng mas malakas upang marinig ang kanyang tingig.

Etymology

Tagalog word for 'sound' or 'voice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Voice of the heart
The voice coming from the innermost feelings or emotions.
Tinig ng puso
Voice of the people
The collective voice of the people in a place.
Tinig ng bayan

Related Words

sound
Another word for any kind of sound, often used for natural sounds.
tunog
voice
Refers to the voice of a person, used in speaking or singing.
boses

Slang Meanings

voice
Your tingig sounds like the voice of an angel.
Ang tingig mo parang boses ng anghel.
sound
What’s this tingig? It’s so fun!
Ano 'tong tingig na 'to? Ang saya!
talk or gossip
There’s so much tingig going around about that!
Ang dami ng mga tingig ukol sa ganyan!