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    Pahiyaw (en. To beckon)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of inviting or calling a person.
    She beckoned him to come closer.
    Pahiyaw siya upang lumapit sa kanya.
    The manner of showing attention through specific actions or gestures.
    He made a beckoning gesture with his hand to get people's attention.
    Gumawa siya ng pahiyaw gamit ang kamay para makuha ang atensyon ng mga tao.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand gesture to beckon
    to use the hand to invite or call
    pahiyaw ng kamay

    Related Words

    call
    Inviting or welcoming someone through sound or action.
    tawag
    invitation
    A formal invitation for a person to participate in an activity.
    anyaya

    Slang Meanings

    explosion or sudden event
    When Jake arrived, the party went 'pahiyaw' and everyone got loud.
    Nung dumating si Jake, nag-pahiyaw ang party at nagkaingay lahat.
    people came together or helped each other
    The youth in the community went 'pahiyaw' for the cleanup drive.
    Nag-pahiyaw ang mga kabataan sa barangay para sa cleanup drive.
    to become happy or to be lively
    They really went 'pahiyaw' at the concert, like there’s no tomorrow!
    Talagang nag-pahiyaw sila sa concert, parang walang bukas!