From root: dinig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakarinig
na-ka-ri-NIG
heard
Present (Incomplete)
nakakarinig
na-ka-ka-ri-NIG
is hearing
Future (Contemplated)
makakarinig
ma-ka-ka-ri-NIG
will hear
Usage Note
Makarinig is used when referring to the ability to hear or the unintentional act of hearing a sound. It differs from 'makinig' (to listen), as it implies perception rather than active focus or attention.
Examples
" Hindi ako makarinig ng kahit ano. "
Natural Translation
I cannot hear anything.
Literal Translation
Not I able-to-hear of even what.
" Gusto mo bang makarinig ng balita? "
Natural Translation
Do you want to hear some news?
Literal Translation
Want you (question) hear of news?
" Napakalakas ng ulan kaya halos hindi kami makarinig ng isa't isa kahit magkatabi lang kaming nakaupo. "
Natural Translation
The rain was so loud that we could barely hear each other even though we were sitting right next to one another.
Literal Translation
So-loud the rain so almost not we able-to-hear of one-and other even though side-by-side just we seated.
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