Hiwalayan (en. Separation)

/hi.wal.a.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of separating two people or things.
Their separation caused many issues in the family.
Ang kanilang hiwalayan ay naging sanhi ng maraming isyu sa pamilya.
The state of being separated or without relationship.
After the separation, they decided to continue without any connection.
Matapos ang hiwalayan, nagdesisyon silang magpatuloy na walang koneksyon.
An action of ending a relationship.
Their separation highlighted the challenges of love.
Ang kanilang hiwalayan ay nagbigay-diin sa mga hamon ng pagmamahalan.

Etymology

From the root word 'hiwalay' meaning separation or parting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

This separation
This refers to a specific separation or parting between two people.
Hiwalayan na ito
No separation
Means there is no separation in the relationship.
Walang hiwalayan

Related Words

separate
This word means apart or not together.
hiwalay
separation act
The act of having a separation or ending a relationship.
pakikipaghiwalay

Slang Meanings

Breakup
He said we should just break up because he can't handle it anymore.
Sabi niya, maghiwalay na lang daw kami kasi hindi na niya kaya.
Jump
It's hard to jump over the memories from our breakup.
Ang hirap talonin ng mga memories nung hiwalayan namin.
Who's with you now?
Of course, after the breakup, many started asking 'who's with you now?'
Siyempre, after hiwalayan, madami nang nagsasabi 'sino na sa'yo?'
Forget
I just need to forget the breakup and move on.
Kailangan ko na lang kalimutan yung hiwalayan at mag-move on.