Sigaw (en. Shout)

si-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud sound made by a person, often resulting from speaking or crying.
The child's shout reached across the street.
Ang sigaw ng bata ay umabot hanggang sa kabila ng kalsada.
A way of calling or expressing feelings, often in excitement or alarm.
She shouted when she saw her friend.
Nagsigaw siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
The sound produced from expressing feelings in a high voice.
The shout of the crowd emphasized the joy of the occasion.
Ang sigaw ng mga tao ay nagbigay-diin sa kagalakan ng okasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sigaw' which means 'loud voice' or 'call'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shout of the heart
A deep feeling often expressed in a loud voice.
sigaw ng puso

Related Words

disturbance
A loud sound in the environment that causes disturbance.
bulabog
voice
Sound or voice that comes out from a person's mouth.
tinig

Slang Meanings

to shout loudly
Wow, her shout earlier sounded like it was coming from a storm!
Grabe, ang sigaw niya kanina akala ko pinagmumulan ng bagyo!
to speak with courage
You really need to shout to express your opinion in the group!
Kailangan mo talagang sigaw para ipahayag ang opinyon mo sa grupo!
to cry or complain
She just shouted because she couldn't handle the stress anymore.
Nagsigaw na lang siya kasi hindi na niya kaya ang stress.