ingay
íngay with stress marks
noise
Usage Note
Ingay refers to loud or bothersome noise and is most commonly used in the adjective form 'maingay' (noisy) or the verb 'mag-ingay' (to make noise). In daily conversation, you'll often hear 'Huwag maingay' as a common way to tell others to be quiet.
Examples
" Ang ingay ng kapitbahay! "
Natural Translation
The neighbor's noise!
Literal Translation
The noise of neighbor!
" Masyadong maraming ingay sa labas. "
Natural Translation
There is too much noise outside.
Literal Translation
Too many noise outside.
" Dahil sa ingay ng mga sasakyan sa labas, hindi ako makatulog kahit pagod na pagod ako. "
Natural Translation
Because of the noise from the vehicles outside, I cannot sleep even though I am very tired.
Literal Translation
Because of noise of vehicles outside, not I can-sleep even tired very I.
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