From root: sigaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumigaw
su-mi-GAW
shouted
Present (Incomplete)
sumisigaw
su-mi-si-GAW
shouting
Future (Contemplated)
sisigaw
si-si-GAW
will shout
Usage Note
Sumigaw is used when someone shouts or yells to get attention, express anger, or react to surprise. It is an actor-focus verb, commonly used in everyday conversations to describe the person performing the action of shouting.
Examples
" Huwag kang sumigaw sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Don't shout at me.
Literal Translation
Don't you shout at me.
" Kailangan kong sumigaw para marinig mo ako. "
Natural Translation
I need to shout so you can hear me.
Literal Translation
Need I to shout so hear you me.
" Sumigaw ang mga manonood nang ipasok ng manlalaro ang panghuling puntos sa laro. "
Natural Translation
The spectators shouted when the player scored the final point of the game.
Literal Translation
Shouted the spectators when put-in by-player the final point in game.
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