sigabo
sigabô with stress marks
an uproar; a loud outburst
Usage Note
Sigabo describes a sudden, explosive noise or commotion — the roar of a crowd, an outburst of anger, or the whoosh of flames. It is used in literary and narrative contexts to paint a vivid picture of chaos or violent sound, and is less common in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Malakas ang sigabo ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children's uproar is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the uproar of the children.
" Rinig ang sigabo ng mga tao sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The loud outburst of the people outside is heard.
Literal Translation
Heard the loud outburst of people outside.
" Nang manalo ang aming koponan, isang malakas na sigabo ng tuwa ang umalingawngaw sa buong istadyum. "
Natural Translation
When our team won, a loud outburst of joy echoed throughout the entire stadium.
Literal Translation
When won the our team, one loud uproar of joy echoed in whole stadium.
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