From root: dinig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dininig
di-ni-NIG
listened to/granted
Present (Incomplete)
dinidinggin
di-ni-ding-GIN
listening to/granting
Future (Contemplated)
didinggin
di-ding-GIN
will listen to/grant
Usage Note
Dinggin is a formal and often poetic term used in contexts like prayers or solemn pleas, implying not just hearing but granting a request or petition. In casual conversation, the verb pakinggan is the standard and more common alternative.
Examples
" Dinggin mo ang dasal ko. "
Natural Translation
Hear my prayer.
Literal Translation
Hear you the prayer my.
" Kailangan mong dinggin ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to listen to your mom.
Literal Translation
Need you listen-to the mother your.
" Nawa'y dinggin ng langit ang aming panalangin para sa mga nagdurusang nasalanta ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
May heaven hear our prayer for those suffering who were devastated by the storm.
Literal Translation
May hear by heaven the our prayer for the suffering devastated by storm.
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