Ihiwalay (en. Separate)
/ihiˈwalay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of separating or removing something from another.
I will separate the items I no longer need.
Ihihiwalay ko ang mga gamit na hindi ko na kailangan.
Setting a boundary between things or people.
We need to separate the children from the crowded place.
Kailangan nating ihiwalay ang mga bata sa masalimuot na lugar.
Focusing on one aspect while avoiding others.
I will separate my time for training.
Ihihiwalay ko ang oras ko para sa pagsasanay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'hiwalay' with the prefix 'i', indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
separate the parts
Organizing or tidying things to avoid clutter.
ihiwalay ang mga bahagi
separate the painful memories
Efforts to remove memories that cause pain.
ihiwalay ang masasakit na alaala
Related Words
separation
The state of being separated or the act of moving apart.
pagkahiwalay
separate
Means not together or side by side.
hiwalay
Slang Meanings
It's over (to break up)
Because, it seems like he doesn't want it anymore, let's break up.
Kasi nga, parang ayaw na niya, hiwalayan na tayo.
It's finished (it's over)
The situation is too difficult, it's over, let's break up.
Ang hirap na ng sitwasyon, tapos na, ihiwalay na tayo.
We're done (we're finished)
Because of the problems, we're done, I'm breaking up.
Dahil sa mga problema, wala na tayo, ihiwalay na ako.