mga tainga
The English word "ears" is mga tainga in Tagalog.
The phrase refers to the organs on the sides of the head used for hearing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tainga is the singular form meaning "ear", while mga tainga is the plural form used for "ears".
Did you know?
- The expression mababa ang tainga can be used to describe someone who is easily swayed or influenced by what they hear from others.
- The modern spelling of mga exists because typing tilded abbreviations like mg̃a was too difficult on English-language typewriters during the American occupation.
- If you travel to Malaysia, you might hear the word telinga instead of the Tagalog tainga, despite them sharing the same ancient root.
Examples in context
- Ang tenga ko ay makati.My ear is itchy.
- Masakit ang mga tainga ko.My ears hurt.
- Malinis ba ang mga tainga mo?Are your ears clean?
- Malaki ang mga tainga ng aso.The dog's ears are big.
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are checking if a puppy is healthy.
- MariaMark, tignan mo ang mga tainga ng tuta.Mark, look at the puppy's ears.
- MarkMukhang malinis naman ang mga tainga nito.Its ears look clean.
- MariaMabuti naman kung ganoon.That is good then.
- MarkOo, mukhang healthy siya.Yes, he looks healthy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mga, tainga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
