Mapasigaw (en. To be able to shout)
/ma.pa.si.gaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The ability or potential to speak loudly.
Having people around emphasized his ability to shout.
Ang pagkakaroon ng mga tao sa paligid ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang mapasigaw na tinig.
Having vocal strength in a situation.
He needed to shout to be heard over the noise of the crowd.
Kinailangan niyang mapasigaw upang marinig sa ingay ng mga tao.
An action of creating a loud sound using the voice.
In extreme fear, she let out a shout.
Sa sobrang takot, siya ay mapasigaw.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pagsigaw' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating ability or potential.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shout for help
shouting with the purpose of asking for help.
mapasigaw ng tulong
to stop shouting
to cease shouting in a situation.
mapatigil sa pagsigaw
Related Words
shouting
An action of creating a loud sound using the voice.
pagsigaw
voice
The sound of a person used in speaking or shouting.
boses
Slang Meanings
really loud
The loud people on the street are deafening.
Ang mapasigaw na mga tao sa kalsada ay nakakabinging.
shouting outside
Wow, our group is really loud, it’s like we’re at a concert!
Grabe, sobrang mapasigaw itong barkada namin, tila nasa concert!