From root: sigaw
Usage Note
Masigaw is used to describe things or events that are characterized by loud shouting, like a boisterous greeting. It is less common than maingay but specifically refers to vocal loudness.
Examples
" Masigaw ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the neighbor our.
" Masigaw ang mga bata sa parke. "
Natural Translation
The children at the park are loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the children at the park.
" Masigaw na masigaw ang mga bisita sa kaarawan kaya hindi makatulog ang sanggol sa silid. "
Natural Translation
The guests at the birthday party were so loud that the baby in the room couldn't sleep.
Literal Translation
Loud very-loud the guests at birthday so not can-sleep the baby in room.
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