tainga
/tajˈŋa/
The Filipino word for "ear" is tainga.
tainga is a noun referring to the organ of hearing.
Meaning: organ of hearing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of tainga is /tajˈŋa/.
Did you know?
- The phrase nagbibingi-bingihan refers to the specific act of pretending one cannot hear something to avoid a difficult conversation.
- The word tainga is a linguistic relative of the Malay word telinga, showing how closely connected the languages of the archipelago are.
- In Filipino, the concept of 'listening' is often distinguished between makinig for active attention and marinig for the passive act of the tainga catching a sound.
Examples in context
- Mayroon kayong katanungan ukol sa aking tenga?Do you have any questions regarding my ear?
- Masakit ang tainga ko.My ear hurts.
- Malinis ang kanyang tainga.His ear is clean.
- May dumi sa loob ng tainga.There is dirt inside the ear.
Example conversation
Christina is helping Ricardo with a health problem.
- ChristinaBakit ka humahawak sa tainga mo?Why are you touching your ear?
- RicardoParang may naririnig akong ugong sa tainga ko.It feels like I hear a ringing in my ear.
- ChristinaKailangan mo nang pumunta sa doktor.You need to go to the doctor now.
- RicardoSige, tatawag ako ngayon.Okay, I will call now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ear” translations and entries tainga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tainga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
