From root: dinig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
narinig
na-ri-NIG
heard
Present (Incomplete)
naririnig
na-ri-ri-NIG
hearing
Future (Contemplated)
maririnig
ma-ri-ri-NIG
will hear
Usage Note
Marinig is used when the act of hearing is involuntary or accidental, focusing on the ability to perceive a sound rather than the act of intentional listening. It is frequently used in daily conversation to confirm if someone is audible, especially during phone calls or in noisy settings.
Examples
" Hindi ko marinig ang sinasabi mo. "
Natural Translation
I can't hear what you're saying.
Literal Translation
Not by-me hear the saying you.
" Gusto naming marinig ang balita. "
Natural Translation
We want to hear the news.
Literal Translation
Want by-us hear the news.
" Kahit pinalakas ko ang volume, hindi ko pa rin marinig nang malinaw ang boses niya sa telepono. "
Natural Translation
Even though I turned up the volume, I still couldn't hear his voice clearly on the phone.
Literal Translation
Even-though turned-up by-me the volume, not by-me yet also hear with clear the voice his on phone.
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