Formal:
* Sawayin: This is the most common and neutral way to say "scold." It implies a gentle reprimand or admonishment.
* Pagsaway: This is the noun form of "sawayin," meaning "reprimand" or "admonition."
* Punaan: This means "to criticize" or "to point out flaws." It can be used to scold someone, but it implies a more critical or analytical approach.
Informal:
* Sermonan: This is a more colloquial way to say "scold," implying a lengthy and possibly harsh reprimand.
* Sigawan: This means "to shout at" or "to yell at" and implies a more aggressive form of scolding.
* Parusahan: This means "to punish" and is used when the scolding is accompanied by a punishment.
Other options:
* Sapakin: This means "to slap" and is a more aggressive way to scold someone, implying physical punishment. However, it is important to note that this is not an acceptable way to discipline someone.
* Pagagalitan: This means "to scold" or "to reprimand," but it is more informal than "sawayin."
The best way to choose the right word depends on the situation and the relationship between the speaker and the person being scolded.