Huwarin (en. To be warned)
hu-wa-rin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to give warning or instruction to someone to avoid something.
Warn him not to speak ill of others.
Huwarin mo siya na huwag magsalita ng masama sa iba.
Informing someone that there is danger or problem.
It is important to warn children about strangers.
Mahalaga na huwarin ang mga bata tungkol sa mga estranghero.
A mode of conversation to express the need for caution.
Sometimes, warning emphasizes potential dangers.
Minsan, ang huwarin ay nagbibigay-diin sa mga posibleng panganib.
Etymology
originating from the root word 'huwag' meaning 'do not', representing what should be done instead.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Warn your fellow man
Give a warning to your fellow if there is danger.
Huwarin mo ang iyong kapwa
Be warned about your decisions
Be cautious in your decisions as they have significant consequences.
Huwarin ang iyong mga desisyon
Related Words
warning
A message intended to inform about a danger or problem.
babala
danger
A situation that describes a threat or risk to a person's safety.
panganib
Slang Meanings
Due to excessive wealth or ability, often relies on others.
Marco is always huwarin to his friends, as if he’s someone important.
Laging huwarin si Marco sa mga kaibigan niya, akala mo kung sino na siya.
Like pretending to be of a higher status than others.
Who is this huwarin who knows nothing about real life?
Sino ba itong huwarin na ito na walang kaalam-alam sa tunay na buhay?
Too boastful or arrogant.
Even without saying anything, he looks like a huwarin in his class.
Kahit walang sinabi, mukhang huwarin na siya sa klase niya.
A person who seems cool but has no substance.
Is he really just a huwarin, or does he really have talent?
Talaga bang huwarin lang siya, o may talent ba talaga siya?