Hiwa (en. Slice)

hee-wah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Cutting or dividing something into smaller parts.

We need to make a slice of bread for dinner.

Kailangan nating magsimula ng hiwa ng tinapay para sa hapunan.

Specific part or segment that represents a slice.

This slice of meat is very tender.

Ang hiwa na ito ng karne ay napaka-malambot.

verb

The act of cutting or dividing something.

Let's start slicing the vegetables for the salad.

Magsimula na tayong hiwain ang mga gulay para sa salad.

Salitang Tagalog na nagmula sa ugat na salita 'hiwa' na nangangahulugang puputulin o huhugasan.

slice of wood

A piece of wood cut from a larger section.

hiwa ng kahoy

to slice

The verbal form of 'hiwa' meaning to perform the action of cutting.

hiwain

Don't pretend or hide your true feelings; avoiding a dangerous situation.

You say you're okay, but it's obvious you're struggling!

Sinasabi mong OK ka lang, pero halatang hiwa ka na!

A success or good opportunity that leads to a better situation.

You got that promotion? That's a big win!

Nakuha mo 'yung promotion? Ang hiwa nun!

Saying one can't continue due to intense crying or emotion.

When he saw the situation at home, he was really breaking down.

Nang makita niya ang sitwasyon sa bahay, talagang hiwa na siya.