Hiwahiwain (en. Disassemble)

hi-wa-hi-wain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To separate a thing from its whole.
I will cut the wood into pieces.
Hiwain ko ang kahoy upang maging mga piraso.
It refers to the action of cutting or removing a part.
The parts of the project need to be separated according to the plan.
Kailangang hiwain ang mga bahagi ng proyekto ayon sa plano.
Dividing something into smaller parts.
Cut the bread so it's easier to eat.
Hiwain mo ang tinapay para madali itong makain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cut the fish
The act of cutting the fish to prepare it for cooking.
hiwahiwain ang isda

Related Words

cut
Means that a part of something has been separated from the whole.
putol
slice
Refers to the method of cutting or slicing.
hiwa

Slang Meanings

Who should be blamed?
Oh no, if they didn't pass, let's find someone to blame.
Hala, kung hindi sila nakapasa, hiwahiwain natin sila.
Discussing the reasons for the mistakes.
Before we decide, let's dissect what happened.
Bago tayo magdesisyon, hiwahiwain muna natin 'yung nangyari.
To examine an issue more thoroughly.
We should dissect the report before submitting it.
Dapat hiwahiwain muna natin ang report bago magsubmit.