Manghiyaw (en. To shout)

/maŋ.ɦi.jaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of shouting or calling to get attention.
Shout if you want to call them.
Manghiyaw ka kung nais mong tawagin sila.
Performing a loud call from a person.
When he saw his friend, he shouted his name.
Nang makita niya ang kanyang kaibigan, siya ay manghiyaw ng kanyang pangalan.
A method of communication that reaches distant places.
Sometimes shout loudly to be heard across the mountain.
Minsang manghiyaw ng malakas upang marinig sa kabilang bundok.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hiyaw' meaning shout or call.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shout!
Call others or alert them.
Manghiyaw ka!
Why are you shouting?
Why do you need to shout?
Bakit ka manghiyaw?

Related Words

shout
A sound coming from the mouth expressing emotion.
hiyaw
call
An act of calling someone or something.
tawag

Slang Meanings

To borrow money
I always borrow money from them, isn't that embarrassing?
Lagi na lang akong manghiyaw sa kanila, 'di ba nakakahiya?
To borrow something
I might need to borrow your cellphone later.
Baka kailanganin ko manghiyaw ng cellphone mo mamaya.
To borrow without hesitation
I won't be shy, I'll just borrow a book from my friend.
Di ako mahihiya, manghiyaw lang ako ng libro sa kaibigan ko.