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    Alalawa (en. Expansion)

    /alɐlɐˈwɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Opening or revealing something that is hidden or closed.
    The opening of the door allowed light to enter the room.
    Ang alalawa ng pinto ay nagbigay-daan sa liwanag na pumasok sa silid.
    The process of expanding or enlarging something.
    The expansion of the business created more job opportunities.
    Ang alalawa ng negosyo ay nagdulot ng higit pang oportunidad sa trabaho.

    Etymology

    The word 'alalawa' originates from the word 'alalaw' which means to open or expand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expansion of the mind
    Expansion of knowledge and perspective.
    alalawa ng isip

    Related Words

    alalaw
    Means to open or show something.
    alalaw
    paglawak
    The process of increasing size or area.
    paglawak

    Slang Meanings

    mess or chaos
    Their house is a mess, it looks like it hasn't been tidied up.
    Yung bahay nila, alalawa na, parang hindi na maayos.
    talking too much
    You talk too much! Listen sometimes.
    Sobra kang alalawa! Makinig ka naman minsan.
    unusual or not tried yet
    The food at the new restaurant is quite unusual, but delicious!
    Yung mga pagkain sa bagong restaurant, medyo alalawa, pero masarap!