Meaning of uhu

word representing the sound of coughing.

so, I caught you. Uhú, sayup na pud ka, Aha, you made a mistake again. Uhú, dáan pa lagi ku, Aha! Just as I thought. Uhú, pildi diay ka, Aha! So you lost!

as expected. Ug uhù da man, miguwang mananáug si Ilurdi, As expected, Elorde came out the winner. Uhù túud, namatay ang masakitun, Just as one would expect, the patient died.

before (do)ing. Úhù ka mutubag, panigurúa únag hustu ka, Before you give your answer, make sure you are right. — pa 1. wait a minute. Úhù pa kay nagkaun pa ku, Just a minute. I’m still eating; 2. just a second, to change the subject. Úhù pa diay, nagdá ba tu kug bág? By the way, did I have my bag along?