bulahaw
buláhaw with stress marks
disturb the peace
Usage Note
Bulahaw refers to a loud, disruptive commotion — the act of making noise, fighting, or creating disorder in a public space. It can function as a noun (the disturbance itself) or as a verb (to cause such disturbance). It is commonly used to describe rowdy behaviour in neighbourhoods or public events.
Examples
" May bulahaw sa labas. "
Natural Translation
There is a commotion outside.
Literal Translation
There-is disturbance in-the outside.
" Huwag kayong gumawa ng bulahaw dito sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Don't make a ruckus here at night.
Literal Translation
Don't you make-of disturbance here at-the night.
" Nagising ang buong kapitbahayan dahil sa bulahaw ng mga lasing na nag-aaway sa kanto kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The whole neighborhood woke up because of the commotion of the drunks fighting at the corner last night.
Literal Translation
Woke the whole neighborhood because of-the disturbance of the drunk fighting at-the corner last-night.
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