singhal
singhál with stress marks
a snarl; to snarl at someone
Usage Note
Singhal captures the aggressive, threatening vocalization of an animal baring its teeth — or a person speaking in an angry, threatening tone. It is used in both literal descriptions of animal behavior and figurative descriptions of hostile human confrontation.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang singhal ng aso. "
Natural Translation
I heard the dog's snarl.
Literal Translation
Heard I the snarl of dog.
" Nakakatakot ang kanyang singhal. "
Natural Translation
His/her snarl is scary.
Literal Translation
Scary the his/her snarl.
" Sa halip na magpaliwanag nang mahinahon, sinagot niya ako ng singhal na para bang kaaway niya ako. "
Natural Translation
Instead of explaining calmly, he answered me with a snarl as if I were his enemy.
Literal Translation
In place of explaining calmly, answered he me with snarl as-if enemy his I.
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