bulyaw
bulyáw with stress marks
angry scream
Usage Note
Bulyaw is a loud, sharp shout of anger or reprimand — the kind directed at someone to scare them off or express furious disapproval. It is stronger and more aggressive than sigaw (shout) and implies a loss of emotional control. It is often used to describe how elders or authority figures react to disobedience.
Examples
" Natakot ako sa bulyaw niya. "
Natural Translation
I got scared by his/her angry scream.
Literal Translation
Got-scared I in angry-scream his/her.
" Takot sila sa bulyaw ni Tatay. "
Natural Translation
They are afraid of Father's angry scream.
Literal Translation
Afraid they in angry-scream of Father.
" Sa halip na magalit nang pabulyaw, mas mainam na kausapin ang bata nang mahinahon upang matuto siya nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Instead of getting angry with screaming, it is better to talk to the child calmly so that he/she learns properly.
Literal Translation
In place of angry in screaming, more good to talk-to the child in calm so-that learn he/she in proper.
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