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    Hilaw (en. Raw)

    /hiˈlaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to food that is not yet cooked or not yet ripe.
    This raw mango is still sour.
    Ang hilaw na manggang ito ay maasim pa.
    May refer to something that is not yet complete or unfinished.
    The raw project still needs many changes.
    Ang hilaw na proyekto ay nangangailangan pa ng maraming pagbabago.
    Refers to feelings or emotions that are not yet fully expressed.
    Sometimes, raw emotions are hard to control.
    Minsan, ang mga hilaw na emosyon ay mahirap kontrolin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'hilaw' which means not ripe or unfinished.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raw experience
    An experience that is not yet complete and needs further development.
    hilaw na karanasan
    raw idea
    An idea that needs to be examined or emphasized.
    hilaw na ideya

    Related Words

    ripening
    The process by which something becomes ripe or complete.
    naghihinog
    cooked
    The state of food that has been prepared and is ready to eat.
    luto

    Slang Meanings

    Not ripe yet or not ready.
    Why are you going to eat that? It's still raw!
    Bakit mo kakainin yan, hilaw pa yan!
    Still in the process of development or maturity.
    My idea is still raw. I need more feedback.
    Yung idea ko, hilaw pa. Kailangan ko pa ng feedback.
    Vague or not clear yet.
    The plan is still raw, we don't know what will happen yet.
    Hilaw pa yung plano, di pa natin alam kung ano ang mangyayari.
    Empty or not complete.
    His presentation is still raw. He needs to prepare better.
    Yung presentation niya, hilaw lang. Kailangan niyang maghanda ng mas mabuti.