Hiwaan (en. Cut)

hee-wah-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A space or cut in an object.
That paper has a cut that runs from top to bottom.
May hiwaan ang papel na iyon na nagmumula sa itaas hanggang sa ibaba.
A place where things are divided or fall apart.
The rift in the mountain is beautiful in their view.
Ang hiwaan ng bundok ay napakaganda sa kanilang tanawin.
The cutting or shortening of something.
This cut refers to reducing excess.
Ang hiwaan na ito ay tumutukoy sa pagbawas ng sobra.

Etymology

from the root word 'hiwa' meaning 'cut' or 'to slice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

earth fissure
A crack or cut on the surface of the earth or a hard material.
hiwaan ng lupa

Related Words

cut
The root word of 'hiwaan'; refers to the action of cutting.
hiwa
sliced
A verb meaning to cut something into smaller parts.
hiwa-hiwain

Slang Meanings

Where people chat or tease each other
Let's go to the hiwaan later, there's a lot of gossip!
Dun tayo sa hiwaan mamaya, ang daming chika!
Gathering of friends or group
They had a hiwaan at James' house last night.
Nag-hiwaan sila sa bahay ni James kagabi.