swahili [verb]

Piga yowe

Maana (Definition)

To scream aloud to sound a public alarm in case of danger or fire.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

raise loud alarm cry / scream for help

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

piga yowe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal & Standard Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwanamke alipiga yowe kuita majirani baada ya kuona moto."

Translation: The woman raised a loud alarm cry to call neighbors after seeing fire.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):