Meaning of haw

haw

Hiligaynon

(B) An interrogative or exclamatory particle added to the end of a sentence in the meaning of: Why, wherefore, for what reason, well, how is that, explain yourself, or the like. Walâ ka magígham, haw? Why did you not cough (to make your presence known, etc.)? Walâ ka magasulát, haw? Why are you not writing? Explain yourself. Walâ mo pagtumána ang ginsógò ko sa ímo, haw? What is the reason that you did not carry out my order? (see ngáa, tungúd, sa, anó).