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    Diwara (en. Grip)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of gripping or holding something.
    His grip on his father's hand became a symbol of their bond.
    Ang diwara niya sa kamay ng kanyang ama ay naging simbolo ng kanilang ugnayan.
    The power or authority in a situation.
    The grip of the leaders of the country should be based on justice.
    Ang diwara ng mga namumuno sa bansa ay dapat na nakabatay sa katarungan.
    An object used to hold another object.
    The grip of the door is tight and sturdy.
    Ang diwara ng pintuan ay mahigpit at matibay.

    Etymology

    Cebuano word meaning 'grip', 'hold', or 'power'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grip of power
    hold or control in a situation
    diwara ng kapangyarihan
    in grip
    under control or authority
    nasa diwara

    Related Words

    hold
    a verb meaning to grip or set aside.
    hawakan
    power
    the ability to influence or control others.
    kapangyarihan

    Slang Meanings

    rumors
    Oh, the news is circulating again that they broke up!
    Ay, diwara na naman ang balita na hiwala na sila!
    gossip
    There it is again, there's more gossip about them.
    Ayan na naman, may diwara na naman tungkol sa kanila.
    tattle
    There's no truth to that gossip.
    Wala namang katotohanan yang diwara na yan.