Humawi (en. To pierce)

hu-ma-wi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of cutting or slicing through something with a sharp object.
He cleared a path by cutting through the branches.
Humawi siya ng isang daan sa pamamagitan ng pagputol sa mga sanga.
The ability to penetrate or enter a narrow space.
The wind pierced through the clouds, making way for the sun.
Humawi ang hangin sa mga ulap, nagbigay daan sa araw.
The act of removing or bypassing an obstacle by passing through.
He maneuvered through the challenges with ease.
Humawi siya sa estilo ng kanyang pagbagay sa mga hamon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cut through the waves
to help resist or fight against a major problem or obstacle.
humawi sa alon

Related Words

to hold
The act of gripping or holding onto something.
humawakan

Slang Meanings

to dash or cut through quickly
Wow, he cut through the crowd like a superhero!
Grabe, humawi siya sa crowd parang superhero!
to pass through or move through the middle of people
I need to cut through to get into the venue.
Kailangan kong humawi para makapasok sa venue.
to bypass or get past
He cut through the traffic using a shortcut.
Humawi siya sa traffic sa pamamagitan ng shortcut.