Nakahaway (en. Scolded)

naka-haway

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To have someone retaliate or respond sharply in a sentence.

Do not scold your teachers, show respect.

Huwag kang nakahaway sa iyong mga guro, magpakita ka ng respeto.

Speaking hurtful words to someone.

That's embarrassing, why did you scold him?

Nakakahiya naman, bakit ka nakahaway sa kanya?

naka (prefix) + haway (root word meaning 'to rebuke' or 'to speak harshly')

Don't scold

To prohibit someone from speaking harshly.

Huwag kang nakahaway

rebuke

The act of reprimanding or warning someone.

pagsaway

scolding

A brief message or command that contains a reminder or warning.

saway

Reacting to something that caused excessive irritation.

He snapped when he found out he wasn't included in the trip.

Nakahaway siya nung nalaman niyang hindi siya sinama sa trip.

Spoke poorly or in anger.

He lashed out at his teacher because he was so mad.

Nakahaway siya sa guro niya dahil sa sobrang galit.

Emotions flared up in a situation.

He got heated when he saw his ex with someone else.

Nakahaway siya nang makita ang ex niya na may kasama ng ibang tao.