Pumalahaw (en. To call out loudly)

/pu-ma-la-haw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to call out or deliver a message with a shout or loud voice.

He called out loudly to inform that there are guests.

Pumalahaw siya upang ipaalam na may bisita.

Indicates the action of calling that draws the attention of others.

You need to call out loudly if you want to be noticed by people.

Kailangan mong pumalahaw kung nais mong mapansin ng mga tao.

Can be used in the context of giving warnings about danger or important information.

He called out loudly upon hearing the fire.

Pumalahaw siya nang marinig ang sunog.

Came from the Binisaya language, meaning 'to call attention loudly'.

call out for help

To shout loudly in order to ask for help.

pumalahaw ng tulong

call out to someone

To shout to a person or a group of people loudly.

pumalahaw sa tao

shout

A loud sound of voice used to express something or get noticed.

sigaw

call

An action of calling or pronouncing a name or word.

tawag

Exploded with emotions or reactions, often with anger or shock.

He exploded with anger when he found out he was cheated.

Nagpumalahaw siya sa galit nang malaman niyang niloko siya.

Showed an exaggerated reaction to something.

She totally freaked out when she saw her favorite celebrity.

Sobrang pumalahaw siya nang makita ang kanyang paboritong artista.