From root: ingay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-ingay
nag-i-NGAY
made noise
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iingay
nag-i-i-NGAY
making noise
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iingay
mag-i-i-NGAY
will make noise
Usage Note
Mag-ingay is frequently used to encourage crowds to cheer or show excitement at events, but it also serves as a command to stop being loud when used with 'huwag'. It refers to the deliberate or noticeable production of sound that might disturb others or indicate high energy.
Examples
" Huwag kang mag-ingay dito. "
Natural Translation
Don't make noise here.
Literal Translation
Don't you make-noise here.
" Ayaw niyang mag-ingay sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to make noise in class.
Literal Translation
Dislike he make-noise at class.
" Kapag nanalo na ang ating koponan, mag-ingay tayo para malaman ng lahat ang ating tuwa. "
Natural Translation
When our team wins, let's make some noise so everyone knows our joy.
Literal Translation
When wins now the our team, make-noise we so know of everyone the our joy.
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