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    Lumahoy (en. To call out)

    lu-ma-hoy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that means to call or express attention.
    He called out when he saw his friend.
    Lumahoy siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
    Can be used to describe the act of calling someone else.
    She called out to her siblings from the window.
    Lumahoy siya sa kanyang mga kapatid mula sa bintana.
    Means to express feelings to grab attention.
    He called out with concern about the situation.
    Lumahoy siya nang may pag-aalala tungkol sa sitwasyon.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hoy' which means call or attention.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    called out in his/her name
    called using the person's name
    lumahoy sa kanyang pangalan
    called out from the belly of the sea
    called out from afar
    lumahoy mula sa tiyan ng dagat

    Related Words

    call
    An action of getting someone's attention.
    tawag

    Slang Meanings

    to surf or swim in the sea
    Come on, let's go lumahoy at the beach, it's so much fun!
    Sama na't lumahoy sa beach, ang saya kaya!
    to relax or enjoy in the water
    After work, I just want to lumahoy in the pool.
    Pag tapos ng trabaho, gusto ko nang lumahoy sa pool.
    to dive or enter the water
    You're so good at lumahoy, you look like a pro diver!
    Ang galing mo lumahoy, parang professional ka na sa diving!