sutsot
sutsót with stress marks
whistling or hissing sound to call attention
Usage Note
Sutsot is the sharp hissing or whistling sound made through pursed lips or between teeth to get someone's attention across a distance. It is considered informal and can be seen as rude in polite settings, but is perfectly normal in casual Filipino street or market interactions.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang sutsot mo. "
Natural Translation
I heard your whistle.
Literal Translation
Heard I the whistle your.
" Narinig ko ang sutsot sa labas. "
Natural Translation
I heard the whistling sound outside.
Literal Translation
Heard I the whistling sound outside.
" Sa palengke, sutsot ang ginagamit ng mga tindero upang tawagin ang mga dumaraang mamimili. "
Natural Translation
At the market, the vendors use a whistle to call out to the customers passing by.
Literal Translation
At market, whistle the used of the vendors to call the passing customers.
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