Balikawkawin (en. Remarry)

/balikʌkʌwin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of getting married again after divorce or the death of a spouse.

After several years of mourning, she decided to remarry.

Matapos ang ilang taon ng pagdadalamhati, nagdesisyon siyang balikawkawin.

Derived from the words 'balik' (to return) and 'kasal' (marriage).

remarriage

Getting married again.

balik kasal

marriage

The state of being legally united as partners.

pag-aasawa

divorce

Legal separation of spouses.

diborsyo

Going back to being single and marrying again

He said, 'I’ll just go back to marrying again; I feel happier without a spouse!'

Sabi niya, 'Balikawkawin na lang ako, mas masaya pala ako na walang asawa!'

Having a wedding again after annulment or divorce

Because of the annulment, Maria needs to get married again next year.

Dahil sa annulment, kailangan magbalikawkawin ni Maria next year.

Committing to a new relationship after a breakup

When asked if he was ready, he said, 'Yes, I’ll get married again!'

Tinanong siya kung ready na siya, ‘Oo, balikawkawin na ako!’