goelâ

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See also: goela

Macanese

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Etymology

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Portuguese goela +‎ .

Verb

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goelâ

  1. to shout, to scream
    Êle-sa siára sômente sabe goelâ.
    His wife only knows how to shout.
  2. to sing loudly
    Chicho justo vêm, cavâ uví Mími goelâ di alto!
    Chicho just arrived and heard Mími singing aloud!

Usage notes

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  • The word has a negative connotation, to describe someone who is being too loud. Sense 2 in particular describes singing excessively loudly.
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  • goelám (person who talks at the top of their voice)

References

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