Usage Note
Hawla is borrowed from Spanish 'jaula' and refers to a cage used to confine animals, most commonly birds which are popular pets in the Philippines. Decorative bird cages are a common household item, and bird-singing competitions are a beloved pastime in many Filipino communities; hawla is also used metaphorically for confining situations.
Examples
" Nasa hawla ang ibon. "
Natural Translation
The bird is in the cage.
Literal Translation
In-the cage the bird.
" Nakalaya ang ibon mula sa hawla nito. "
Natural Translation
The bird escaped from its cage.
Literal Translation
Freed the bird from-the cage its.
" Pakiramdam niya ay nakakulong siya sa isang hawla dahil hindi siya pinapayagang lumabas ng kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
She feels trapped in a cage because her parents won't allow her to go out.
Literal Translation
Feeling her is trapped she in a cage because not she allowed to-go-out by-the her parents.
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