From root: ingay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umingay
u-MI-ngay
became noisy
Present (Incomplete)
umiingay
u-mi-I-ngay
becoming noisy
Future (Contemplated)
iingay
i-I-ngay
will become noisy
Usage Note
Umingay is used when describing a place or situation that transitions from being quiet to noisy, often due to an influx of people or activity. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to note a change in the environment's volume.
Examples
" Umingay ang silid. "
Natural Translation
The room became noisy.
Literal Translation
Became-noisy the room.
" Nagsimulang umingay ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children started to become noisy.
Literal Translation
Started-to become-noisy the plural children.
" Biglang umingay ang buong palengke nang dumating ang mga mamimiling naghahanap ng murang bilihin. "
Natural Translation
The whole market suddenly became noisy when the shoppers looking for cheap goods arrived.
Literal Translation
Suddenly became-noisy the whole market when arrived the shoppers looking of cheap goods.
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