From root: tunog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumunog
tu-mu-NOG
sounded
Present (Incomplete)
tumutunog
tu-mu-tu-NOG
sounding
Future (Contemplated)
tutunog
tu-tu-NOG
will sound
Usage Note
Tumunog is used when describing an object producing a sound, such as a phone ringing, a bell tolling, or an alarm clock going off. It is commonly used in everyday contexts to indicate that a device or instrument has been activated or triggered to make noise.
Examples
" Tumunog ang orasan. "
Natural Translation
The alarm clock rang.
Literal Translation
Sounded the clock.
" Nagsimulang tumunog ang cellphone ko. "
Natural Translation
My cellphone started to sound.
Literal Translation
Started-to sound the cellphone my.
" Nang tumunog ang telepono sa kalagitnaan ng pulong, napatigil ang lahat para makinig sa balita. "
Natural Translation
When the phone rang in the middle of the meeting, everyone paused to listen to the news.
Literal Translation
When sounded the telephone in middle of meeting, paused the all to listen to news.
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