Galawin (en. Move)

gah-lah-win

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action or movement.
Move your body to avoid getting stiff.
Galawin ang iyong katawan upang hindi ka mangawit.
To interact or socialize with others.
Reach out to your friends to organize a gathering.
Galawin mo ang iyong mga kaibigan upang makapagdaos ng isang pagtitipon.
To perform something in a specific manner.
Handle the materials properly before starting the project.
Galawin mo ang mga materyales nang maayos bago simulan ang proyekto.

Etymology

The word 'galawin' comes from the root 'galo', meaning 'to last' or 'to move'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move things around
Remove or reorganize things around.
galawin ang mga bagay

Related Words

movement
A word meaning motion or movement.
galaw

Slang Meanings

super active
Wow, he’s so galawin on the dance floor, like no one can match him!
Grabe, ang galawin niya sa dance floor, parang walang kapantay!
noisy
The kids outside are so galawin, it’s annoying!
Ang galawin ng mga bata sa labas, nakakabuwisit!
flirty
Oh, my crush is so galawin, he really wants to talk to me!
Ay, ang galawin ng crush ko, gusto talaga akong makausap!