From root: sigaw
Usage Note
Sigawan refers to a situation where multiple people are shouting at the same time, often during a heated argument or a chaotic event.
Examples
" May sigawan sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
There is a shouting match on the street.
Literal Translation
There-is shouting-match on street.
" Nagsimula ang sigawan sa labas. "
Natural Translation
A shouting match started outside.
Literal Translation
Started the shouting match outside.
" Nauwi sa malakas na sigawan ang pulong nang hindi nagkasundo ang dalawang panig tungkol sa pera. "
Natural Translation
The meeting ended in a loud shouting match when the two sides could not agree about the money.
Literal Translation
Ended-up in loud shouting-match the meeting when not agreed the two side about money.
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