Volume (en. Dami)

ˈvɒl.juːm

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The measure of space occupied by a substance or quantity.
Measure the volume of water in the container.
Sukatin ang volume ng tubig sa sisidlan.
A book or series of books considered as a single unit.
I bought volume 1 of the famous novel series.
Nabili ko ang volume 1 ng sikat na serye ng nobela.
The strength of the sound coming from a device or appliance.
Increase the volume of the television so we can hear the voices.
Itaas mo ang volume ng television para marinig natin ang boses.

Etymology

Latin: 'volumen' meaning 'roll' or 'scroll'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound volume
sound intensity
volume ng tunog

Related Words

strength
The level of sound energy or quantity.
lakas
measurement
The method of determining the amount of something.
sukat

Slang Meanings

loudness of sound
Can you please turn down the volume of the music? It's too loud!
Paki-baba nga ng volume nung music, ang ingay eh!
amount of sound
The volume of this speaker is way too high!
Sobrang taas na ng volume ng speaker na 'to!
raising one's voice
Don't raise the volume too much, we might disturb all the neighbors.
Huwag masyadong mag-volume up, baka marinig tayong lahat ng kapitbahay.