Noise in Tagalog

“Noise” in Tagalog is “Ingay” – the most common word used to describe unwanted or loud sounds in Filipino. This versatile term can refer to any type of disruptive sound, from traffic to chatter. Learn how to use this essential word in everyday conversations below.

[Words] = Noise

[Definition]:

• Noise /nɔɪz/
• Noun 1: A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.
• Noun 2: Unwanted or irrelevant information that interferes with a signal or data.
• Verb: To spread rumors or talk about something publicly.

[Synonyms] = Ingay, Kaluskos, Kaingay, Gulo, Kaguluhan, Hiyaw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.
• Ex1_PH: Ang ingay mula sa konstruksyon ay nagpagising sa akin buong gabi.
• Ex2_EN: Please reduce the noise level in the classroom.
• Ex2_PH: Pakibawasan ang antas ng ingay sa silid-aralan.
• Ex3_EN: The noise of the traffic outside is very distracting.
• Ex3_PH: Ang ingay ng trapiko sa labas ay nakakaistorbo.
• Ex4_EN: I can’t concentrate with all this background noise.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi ako makakonsentra sa lahat ng ingay sa paligid.
• Ex5_EN: The neighbors complained about the noise from our party last night.
• Ex5_PH: Nagreklamo ang mga kapitbahay tungkol sa ingay mula sa aming party kagabi.