Maghihiyaw (en. To shout)

ma-ghi-hi-yaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of shouting or calling with a purpose.
He will shout when he is angry.
Siya ay maghihiyaw kapag siya ay nagagalit.
Speaking in a loud voice to express feelings or thoughts.
He will shout at their celebration of success.
Maghihiyaw siya sa kanilang pagdiriwang ng tagumpay.
Creating a loud sound by shouting.
People will shout with joy at his arrival.
Ang mga tao ay maghihiyaw sa kagalakan sa kanyang pagdating.

Etymology

From the root word 'hiyaw' which means shouting or an explosion of sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shout with joy
Shouting due to extreme happiness.
maghihiyaw sa saya

Related Words

shout
The act of shouting or speaking loudly.
hiyaw
to shout
Synonymous action of shouting.
sumigaw

Slang Meanings

to raise one's voice as a signal
He'll probably shout when he finds out we're late.
Parang maghihiyaw na siya kapag nalaman niyang late na tayo.
calling out or beckoning
When I start shouting, just think that I've gotten lost.
Pag nagmaghihiyaw na ako, isipin niyo na naligaw na ako.
to make noise or show off
That's fine, it's okay to shout to get his attention.
Ayos lang yan, okay lang maghihiyaw para makuha ang atensyon niya.