From root: ingay
Usage Note
Kasing-ingay is used for making comparisons between two things that have the same level of noise.
Examples
" Kasing-ingay ng palengke ang silid. "
Natural Translation
The room is as noisy as a market.
Literal Translation
As-noisy-as of market the room.
" Ang radyong ito ay kasing-ingay ng sa kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
This radio is as noisy as the neighbor's.
Literal Translation
The radio this is as-noisy-as of that-at neighbor.
" Kasing-ingay ng kulog ang sigawan ng mga tao nang manalo ang kanilang paboritong koponan. "
Natural Translation
The people's shouting was as noisy as thunder when their favorite team won.
Literal Translation
As-noisy-as of thunder the shouting of people when won the their favorite team.
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