Mapahiyaw (en. To howl)

ma-pa-hi-yaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cry or howl with loud sounds.
We saw the dog howling in the back of the house.
Nakita namin ang aso na mapahiyaw sa likuran ng bahay.
The emission of a wailing sound from the mouth of an animal or person.
Due to the pain, he was howling in agony.
Dahil sa sakit, siya ay mapahiyaw sa sakit.
This is a moan filled with feeling or emotion.
His feelings poured out, so he howled.
Bumuhos ang kanyang damdamin kaya siya ay mapahiyaw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

howling in anger
to cry or howl due to anger.
mapahiyaw sa galit
howling in fear
to cry or howl due to fear.
mapahiyaw sa takot

Related Words

howl
A verb meaning to emit loud sounds or noises akin to crying.
humiyaw
cry
A word describing a sound emitted from a person or animal that is painful or full of sadness.
iyak

Slang Meanings

to shout or make noise as if angry
I really shouted when I saw the accident happening!
Talagang nag-mapahiyaw ako nung nakita ko yung nangyaring aksidente!
to be noisy without any reason
Why are you so loud? It’s like you just shouted!
Bakit ang ingay mo? Parang nag-mapahiyaw ka lang!