From root: kinig
Usage Note
Tagapakinig is commonly used to address the audience in radio or public speaking. Maraming tagapakinig ang programa means the program has many listeners.
Examples
" Marami siyang tagapakinig. "
Natural Translation
She has many listeners.
Literal Translation
Many her listener.
" Maraming tagapakinig ang radyo. "
Natural Translation
The radio has many listeners.
Literal Translation
Many listener the radio.
" Bilang mahusay na tagapakinig, hindi siya basta sumasagot kundi inuunawa muna ang sinasabi ng kausap bago magbigay ng opinyon. "
Natural Translation
As a good listener, she does not just respond but first understands what the other person is saying before giving an opinion.
Literal Translation
As skilled listener, not she just answers but understands first the being-said of-the conversation-partner before give of opinion.
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