From root: kinig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinakinggan
pi-na-king-GAN
listened to
Present (Incomplete)
pinapakinggan
pi-na-pa-king-GAN
listening to
Future (Contemplated)
papakinggan
pa-pa-king-GAN
will listen to
Usage Note
Pakinggan is used when the focus is on the specific object being listened to, such as music, a person, or advice. It implies an intentional act of paying attention and is frequently used in commands or requests to be heard.
Examples
" Pakinggan mo ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
Listen to your mother.
Literal Translation
Listen-to you the mother your.
" Kailangan mong pakinggan ang ate mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to listen to your older sister.
Literal Translation
Need you listen-to the older-sister your.
" Bago ka magdesisyon, pakinggan mo muna ang payo ng mga taong mas marami nang karanasan kaysa sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
Before you decide, first listen to the advice of people who have more experience than you.
Literal Translation
Before you decide, listen-to you first the advice of plural person more many already experience than to you.
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