sumigaw
The English word yell is translated into Tagalog as sumigaw.
The verb refers to the act of shouting.
Meaning: shout (verb) (verb)
Which one should you use?
While sumigaw is a general term for shouting, it is often used to describe a single shout or a sudden outburst of sound.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sumigaw is the completed aspect, which corresponds to the past tense (yelled / shouted). The form sumisigaw is the progressive aspect (yelling / shouting), and the form sisigaw is the contemplated aspect (will yell / will shout).
Did you know?
- The poetic expression sigaw ng puso translates to 'shout of the heart', used to describe an intense, unexpressed longing.
- Because of the concept of pakikisama, yelling in public can be seen as a failure to maintain social grace and interpersonal harmony.
- The word sigaw can be used as a noun to mean a 'protest' or a 'demand' during a political rally.
Examples in context
- Huwag kang sumigaw, nandito ako!Don't yell, I'm here!Tatoeba #11797307 by qwertzu, translation #11797297 by nelli14
- Siya ay nagsisigaw sa harap ng maraming tao upang mapansin.He is yelling in front of many people to get noticed.
- Ang lakas ng sabunot mo, pati ang damit ay nasira nang hinila mo habang sumisigaw.You pulled so hard, even the clothes got ruined as you yelled.
- Sumigaw siya sa galit.He shouted in anger.
- Huwag kang sumigaw sa kalsada.Don't shout on the street.
Example conversation
Mark and Maria are at a crowded outdoor market.
- MarkMaria, sumigaw ka para mahanap kita!Maria, yell so I can find you!
- MariaHindi ako makasigaw, masyadong maingay dito.I can't yell, it's too noisy here.
- MarkSige, sumigaw ka lang ng pangalan ko.Okay, just yell my name.
- MariaSige, susubukan ko.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
