From root: kinig
Usage Note
Pakinig describes the physical ability or sense to perceive sound. Mahina ang kanyang pakinig means his hearing is weak.
Examples
" Mahina ang pakinig ng lolo. "
Natural Translation
Grandpa's hearing is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the hearing of grandfather.
" Mahina ang aking pakinig ngayon. "
Natural Translation
My sense of hearing is weak today.
Literal Translation
Weak the my sense-of-hearing now.
" Habang tumatanda ang tao, unti-unting humihina ang pakinig kaya kailangan nilang magsuot ng hearing aid. "
Natural Translation
As a person grows older, their hearing gradually weakens, so they need to wear a hearing aid.
Literal Translation
While aging the person, little-by-little weakening the hearing so need they to-wear of hearing aid.
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