tinig
tínig with stress marks
voice; phonetics
Usage Note
Tinig is the primary Tagalog word for voice — the sound produced by a person in speaking or singing. It also appears in linguistic and grammatical terminology (tinig as voice in phonetics). In poetry and song, tinig carries an elevated, almost sacred quality, used to evoke the power of speech, song, or the voice of God.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng tinig mo. "
Natural Translation
Your voice is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of voice your.
" Malamig ang tinig ng mang-aawit. "
Natural Translation
The voice of the singer is soothing.
Literal Translation
Soothing the voice of singer.
" Kahit malayo na ako sa entablado, naririnig ko pa rin ang malinaw na tinig ng mang-aawit sa buong bulwagan. "
Natural Translation
Even though I am already far from the stage, I can still hear the clear voice of the singer throughout the whole hall.
Literal Translation
Even-though far already I at stage, hearing I still also the clear voice of singer at whole hall.
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