Iawang (en. Leave)

/ia-wang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that expresses an act of neglect or leaving.
I will leave behind the things I no longer need.
Iaawang ko na ang mga bagay na hindi ko na kailangan.
Uses a verb to express letting go or parting with something.
You should leave all your worries behind.
Iaawang mo ang lahat ng iyong alalahanin.
A verb indicating a decision or act of leaving a situation.
He will leave his job to try something new.
Iaawang niya ang kanyang trabaho upang sumubok ng bago.

Etymology

From the word 'iwang' meaning 'to leave' combined with the prefix 'i-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leaving behind memories
Saying goodbye to the past or memories.
iawang ng mga alaala
leave everything behind
Deciding to abandon everything.
iawang ang lahat

Related Words

occasionally
A term that describes infrequent occurrence or being left behind at certain times.
paminsan-minsan
closure
A step of leaving or ending a situation or relationship.
pagsasara

Slang Meanings

doesn't care
He's so iawang with other people's opinions.
Sobrang iawang niya sa mga opinyon ng iba.
just because
Just iawang, because I don’t want to debate.
Iawang na lang, kasi ayaw kong makipag-debate.
go ahead
Just iawang, go ahead and go!
Iawang, go lang nang go!