Maminaw

to listenverb

Alternative meanings

to listen
to pay attention
to hear intentionally
to heed
to listen to advice, depending on context

Pronunciation

mah-MEE-now

Root and affixes

Verbal form from the root paminaw, related to listening, hearing, and paying attention.

Variants or conjugations

paminaw = listening / to listen / imperative listen
maminaw = to listen / will listen
nagpaminaw = is listening or listened
gipaminaw = was listened to
paminawa = listen to it / listen

Related words and expressions

dungog = hear / hearing / reputation, depending on context
tingog = voice / sound
musika = music
tambag = advice
tubag = answer
istorya = story / conversation

Meaning and usage notes

Use maminaw when someone listens attentively. Paminaw can also work as a root, imperative, or noun related to listening or feeling, depending on context.