Filipino · Body & Health
tainga
Ear
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body used for hearing.
Example
Mahaba ang tainga ng kuneho.
Rabbits have long ears.
Etymology
'Tainga' comes from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian '*taʔinga', referencing the ear. The word maintains its significance in everyday language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tainga' is commonly found in spoken and written forms, used in health discussions and everyday communication regarding the senses.