Wangwang (en. Sirens)

/wɑŋˈwɑŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sound that refers to loud sounds such as those heard from a siren or warning device.

I heard the siren of the ambulance as it approached the hospital.

Narinig ko ang wangwang ng ambulance habang dumarating ito sa ospital.

Another term for sirens used by vehicles of authorities such as police and firefighters.

Emergency vehicles always have sirens when there is a crisis.

Laging may wangwang ang mga sasakyang pang-emerhensiya kapag may kagipitan.

A noisy sound that can be described as a warning or signal.

The sirens of vehicles act as a warning for people to clear the road.

Ang wangwang ng mga sasakyan ay nagsisilbing babala sa mga tao na umalis sa kalsada.

Pinagmulan ng salitang 'wangwang' ay mula sa mga tunog na nililikha ng isang uri ng tambol o ba-wang.

Firefighter's siren

Sound of siren used by firefighters.

Wangwang ng bumbero

Police siren

Sound of siren used by police for emergency.

Wangwang ng pulis

siren

A device that produces loud sounds as a warning.

siren

alarm

A signal of danger or alarm that is often accompanied by sound.

alarma

a boastful or arrogant person

Like our boss, always has a swagger when he walks by.

Parang 'yung boss namin, laging may wangwang kapag dumadaan.

a fast vehicle

It's fun to ride in the crew's speedy car, feels like a superhero!

Ang saya sumakay sa wangwang ng tropa, parang superhero!

knows the roads well

Who doesn't know he's got a swagger? He knows all the shortcuts.

Sino bang di alam na may wangwang na siya? Kabisado na niya ang mga shortcuts.