malat
malát with stress marks
hoarse
Usage Note
Malat describes a rough or raspy quality of voice caused by illness, shouting, or strain. It is commonly used when someone loses their voice during celebrations like fiestas or after singing karaoke — a practical, everyday descriptor with no negative social connotation.
Examples
" Malat ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I'm hoarse today.
Literal Translation
Hoarse I today.
" Malat ang boses ko. "
Natural Translation
My voice is hoarse.
Literal Translation
Hoarse the voice my.
" Magdamag kaming kumanta sa videoke kaya kinaumagahan ay malat na malat na ang boses naming lahat. "
Natural Translation
We sang videoke all night long, so by morning all our voices were really hoarse.
Literal Translation
All-night we sang at videoke so the-next-morning [topic] hoarse very hoarse already the voice our all.
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