From root: tunog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinunog
i-ti-nu-NOG
sounded something
Present (Incomplete)
itinitunog
i-ti-ni-tu-NOG
sounding something
Future (Contemplated)
itutunog
i-tu-tu-NOG
will sound something
Usage Note
Itunog is used when instructing someone to cause an object, such as a bell, instrument, or device, to emit a sound. It is frequently applied in contexts involving alarms, signals, or checking if an electronic device's audio is working correctly.
Examples
" Itunog mo ang kampana. "
Natural Translation
Ring the bell.
Literal Translation
Sound you the bell.
" Gusto kong itunog ang kampana. "
Natural Translation
I want to sound the bell.
Literal Translation
Want I sound the bell.
" Itinunog ng guro ang kampana bilang hudyat na tapos na ang klase at puwede nang umuwi. "
Natural Translation
The teacher rang the bell as a signal that class was over and they could go home.
Literal Translation
Sounded by-the teacher the bell as signal that done already the class and can already go-home.
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