Ngiyaw (en. Growl)

/ŋiˈjaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A sound made by animals, particularly dogs.

I heard the dog's growl on the street.

Narinig ko ang ngiyaw ng aso sa kalye.

A way of expressing anger or warning in animals.

The cat's growl is a sign of its fear.

Ang ngiyaw ng pusa ay senyales ng kanyang takot.

Sound that comes from the throat of an animal as part of its interaction.

My dog has a growl that sounds aggressive.

Ang aking aso ay may ngiyaw na parang nag-iingay.

The term originates from discussions about animals and their sounds in various contexts.

cat's growl

Sound made by a cat when angry or defensive.

ngiyaw ng pusa

dog's growl

Sound made by a dog as a sign of danger or anger.

ngiyaw ng aso

moan

A sound made by animals or humans often suggesting discomfort or pain.

ungol

bark

Sound made often out of anger or warning from dogs.

bark

Refers to a situation that seems pointless or unpleasant.

The ngiyaw of people at the party made me feel bored.

Ang ngiyaw ng mga tao sa party, para akong na-bored.

Indicates being contrary or disagreeing with something.

What you said was just ngiyaw, it made no sense.

Parang ngiyaw lang yung mga sinabi mo, walang kwenta.