Tumunog (en. Sound)

/tuˈnuɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The production of sound or noise.
The alarm clock rang at seven in the morning.
Tumunog ang alarm clock ng alas-siyete ng umaga.
The emission of sound from an object or person.
The guitar sounded when he started playing.
Tumunog ang gitara nang mag-umpisa siyang tumugtog.
The act of producing a sound similar to song or music.
His voice echoed throughout the hall.
Tumunog ang kanyang boses sa buong bulwagan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tunog', meaning voice, sound, or noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the bell rang
gave a signal or sign.
tumunog ang kampana
the siren sounded
gave a warning or alert.
tumunog ang sirena

Related Words

sound
The vibrations heard by the ear.
tunog
noise
Loud sounds that often become disturbances.
ingay

Slang Meanings

reaches the voice
He's making noise up ahead!
Tumunog na siya sa unahan!
turned on
The fridge is making noise! It looks like it's on.
Tumunog na ang ref! Mukhang nag-on na.
snoring
He makes noise when he sleeps, it's disturbing!
Tumunog siya kapag natutulog, nakakaistorbo!
speak up
Speak up if you have something on your mind!
Tumunog ka naman kung ano ang naiisip mo!