From root: dinig
Usage Note
Pandinig refers to the physical sense of hearing or the auditory system. It is often used when discussing health or the ability to perceive sound.
Examples
" Malakas ang pandinig ng aso. "
Natural Translation
A dog's hearing is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the sense-of-hearing of-the dog.
" Sira ang kanyang pandinig. "
Natural Translation
His/Her sense of hearing is damaged.
Literal Translation
Broken the his/her sense-of-hearing.
" Habang tumatanda ang aking lolo, unti-unti nang humihina ang kanyang pandinig kaya kailangan naming magsalita nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
As my grandfather grows older, his hearing is slowly weakening, so we need to speak loudly.
Literal Translation
While growing-old the my grandfather, little-by-little now weakening the his sense-of-hearing so need we speak loudly.
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