hiyaw
hiyáw with stress marks
scream, shout
Usage Note
Hiyaw denotes a loud cry or shout — often of excitement, fear, or intense emotion. It is more visceral and spontaneous than 'sigaw' (shout) and often implies a high-pitched, uncontrolled outcry. Common in sports events, celebrations, and dramatic narrative.
Examples
" Malakas ang hiyaw mo. "
Natural Translation
Your shout is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the shout your.
" Narinig ang hiyaw ng mga bata sa buong kapitbahayan. "
Natural Translation
The children's shouts were heard throughout the neighborhood.
Literal Translation
Heard the shout of-the children in-the whole neighborhood.
" Nang manalo ang paboritong koponan, sabay-sabay na pumutok ang hiyaw ng mga tagahanga sa buong istadyum. "
Natural Translation
When the favorite team won, the fans' cheers erupted all at once across the whole stadium.
Literal Translation
When won the favorite team, together burst the shout of-the fans in whole stadium.
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