Hawiin (en. To part)

ha-wee-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something in order to separate two or more things.
Clear the branches to pass.
Hawiin mo ang mga sanga upang makadaan.
To create space or clarity between objects.
Clear the clouds to see the moon better.
Hawiin ang ulap upang mas makita ang buwan.
To turn away from the past or another situation.
Leave the painful memories behind.
Hawiin mo ang mga masasakit na alaala.

Etymology

Root word: hawi

Common Phrases and Expressions

clear the way
clean or cut down obstacles in the path
hawiin ang daan

Related Words

hawi
Root word indicating the act of separating or clearing.
hawi

Slang Meanings

Do everything to get past or to get by.
Do it quickly so we can join the game.
Hawiin mo na yan, para makasabay tayo sa laro.
Go ahead, continue, no one can stop you.
Just say what you want to say; they don't care anyway.
Hawiin mo lang ang gusto mong sabihin, wala naman silang pakialam.