Ugong (en. Noise)

oo-gong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud sound or noise typically originating from an object or action.
The noise of the vehicles on the road is deafening.
Ang ugong ng mga sasakyan sa kalsada ay nakakabingi.
Sound caused by performed activities or tasks.
There is noise coming from the factory behind our house.
May ugong na nagmumula sa pabrika sa likod ng aming bahay.
The slowness of movement that causes noise.
The sound of my friend walking seems louder than usual.
Ang ugong ng kaibigan ko habang naglalakad ay tila mas malakas kaysa dati.

Etymology

Riverine, possibly derived from a root word related to sound or noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

noise of the machine
Sound created by a machine used in industrial activities.
ugong ng makina
noise of the storm
Sound coming from strong winds and cloud movements during a storm.
ugong ng bagyo

Related Words

sound
A general term referring to any type of noise or voice.
tunog
noise
Often used as a counterpart to 'ugong', referring to unwanted sound.
ingay

Slang Meanings

loud voice or sound
The noise from his motorbike is really deafening.
Ang ugong ng motorbike niya ay talagang nakakabingi.
whisper or rumor
I heard a rumor that you won't pass the exam.
May ugong ako na hindi ka raw papasa sa exam.
heavy discussion
Be careful with that talk, you might anger them.
Mag-ingat ka sa ugong, baka makagalit ka sa kanila.
packed information
The chatter I heard is full of news in the community.
Ang ugong na narinig ko ay dami ng balita sa barangay.