Palahaw (en. Howl)

/palaˈhaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A loud and flowing sound usually associated with animals, such as wolves.

We heard a howl from the forest in the middle of the night.

Nakarinig kami ng palahaw mula sa gubat sa gitna ng gabi.

A form of wailing filled with emotion, usually in sadness or grief.

The howl of her crying echoed throughout the room.

Ang palahaw ng kanyang pag-iyak ay dumadagundong sa buong silid.

Derived from the word 'palahaw' meaning a loud sound that echoes.

howl of the wind

Sound created by the wind among trees or surroundings.

palahaw ng hangin

balahaw

A louder and longer type of howl, often coming from animals.

balahaw

Call for any noise that is deafening or bothersome.

The kids' palahaw outside is really annoying.

Ang palahaw ng kids sa labas, nakakainis na talaga.

Crying or complaining loudly, as if there's no tomorrow.

He palahawed when he found out he didn't have classes anymore.

Nag-palahaw siya nang malaman niyang wala na siyang pasok.

Extreme anger or disappointment expressed through loud noises.

I didn't expect him to palahaw like that out of frustration.

Hindi ko akalain na magpalahaw siya nang ganoon sa sobrang inis.