Giit (en. Cry)

/ɡit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud sound typically caused by emotion or in response to other sounds.
The shout of the people at the festival could be heard from afar.
Narinig ang giit ng mga tao sa festival mula sa malayo.
A type of calling or communication over long distances.
The shout from the sea warned the fishermen.
Ang giit mula sa dagat ay nagbigay ng babala sa mga mangingisda.
verb
To give a loud call or shout.
The teacher shouted at her students to make time for studying.
Giinitan ng guro ang kanyang mga estudyante upang maglaan ng oras sa pag-aaral.

Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog word 'giik' meaning 'to shout' or 'to roar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart's cry
A deep feeling or desire being expressed.
giit ng puso

Related Words

shout
A sound made by a person that expresses emotion.
sigaw
call
A process of calling or attracting attention.
tawag

Slang Meanings

Charge or fight
He said, 'Let's stick together and charge in this fight!'
Sabi niya, 'Sama-sama tayo sa giit sa laban na ito!'
Intense effort
We need to push hard to achieve our dreams.
Kailangan natin ng giit para makuha ang pangarap natin.
Double down or insist on something
He backed out, so I insisted on the plan.
Umatras na siya, kaya nakasalang ang giit ko sa plano.