Usage Note
Ingit describes the faint whimper or whine of a child or small animal. It is expressive and onomatopoeic in feel, used to convey frailty or quiet distress. Parents commonly use the word when noticing a baby's soft cries, and it also appears in folk songs and literature.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang ingit ng bata. "
Natural Translation
I heard the child's soft cry.
Literal Translation
Heard I the soft-cry of child.
" Rinig ang ingit ng kuting. "
Natural Translation
The soft cry of the kitten is audible.
Literal Translation
Audible the soft-cry of kitten.
" Sa katahimikan ng gabi, marahang umalingawngaw ang ingit ng gutom na tuta sa ilalim ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
In the quiet of the night, the soft whimper of the hungry puppy under the table echoed faintly.
Literal Translation
In-the quiet of-the night, softly echoed the soft-cry of-the hungry puppy under the table.
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