Awatin (en. Wait)

/awatin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of waiting or anticipating someone or something.

Wait for your sibling before we leave.

Awatin mo ang iyong kapatid bago tayo umalis.

The process of not doing something until a specific result is obtained.

Let's wait for their answer before we make a decision.

Awatin natin ang kanilang sagot bago tayo gumawa ng desisyon.

The acceptance of a desirable thing in the future.

Wait for the day he will return.

Awatin mo ang araw na magbabalik siya.

From the word 'awat', meaning 'to restrain' or 'to not allow'.

wait for me

Do not let me pass; wait for me.

awatin mo ako

wait for him/her

Do not let him/her go; wait for him/her.

awatin mo siya

waiting

The state of being in the process of waiting.

paghihintay

scheduled time

A specific time when one should wait or leave.

takdang oras

Don't rush too much, just wait.

Wait for him, he'll come soon.

Awatin mo siya, darating din yan.

Hold back your emotions or reactions.

Hold back your anger, they might get mad too.

Awatin mo ang galit mo, baka magalit pa sila.