hala

The Bisaya word for watch out! is “hala”.

InterjectionExpressions

English Meaning

watch out! / uh-oh! / expression of warning or taunting

HA-la

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Context-dependent: can warn, taunt, or react with alarm. 'Hala ka!' means 'now you're in trouble'.

1. “Hala, mosumbong ko nimo!”

“Just you wait, I'll tell on you!”

sumbong

to report / to tell on someone / to complain to authority

sus

expression of surprise, dismay, or mild shock

bantay

to watch over / to guard / to look after

Bisaya

hala

English

watch out! / uh-oh! / expression of warning or taunting

Pronunciation

HA-la

Part of Speech

Interjection