Loud in Tagalog

Loud in Tagalog translates to “Malakas” (strong/loud sound), “Maingay” (noisy), or “Maliwanag” (bright/flashy for colors), depending on usage. This common English adjective describes sound intensity, noise levels, and visual boldness that Filipinos express through context-specific terms.

Understanding how to use “loud” in Tagalog helps you describe everything from sound volumes to bold fashion choices in Filipino culture. Explore the subtle differences between these translations and their everyday applications below.

[Words] = Loud

[Definition]:
– Loud /laʊd/
– Adjective 1: Producing or capable of producing much noise; having high volume.
– Adjective 2: Emphatic, insistent, or forceful in expression.
– Adjective 3: (Of colors or patterns) Too bright or gaudy; flashy.
– Adverb: With a great deal of volume or intensity of sound.

[Synonyms] = Malakas, Maingay, Napakalakas, Maingay na tunog, Maliwanag, Talas, Mataas, Napakaingay

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The music at the party was too loud and gave me a headache.
– Ex1_PH: Ang musika sa party ay masyadong malakas at nagbigay sa akin ng sakit ng ulo.

– Ex2_EN: My neighbors are very loud and noisy every weekend night.
– Ex2_PH: Ang aking mga kapitbahay ay napaka-ingay tuwing gabi ng weekend.

– Ex3_EN: She wore a loud floral dress with bright pink and orange patterns.
– Ex3_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng maliwanag na floral na damit na may kulay pink at orange na disenyo.

– Ex4_EN: He was loud in his criticism of the government’s new policy.
– Ex4_PH: Siya ay malakas sa kanyang kritisismo sa bagong patakaran ng gobyerno.

– Ex5_EN: The children were playing in a loud and energetic manner in the playground.
– Ex5_PH: Ang mga bata ay naglalaro nang maingay at masigasig sa palaruan.