Ipaghiwa (en. To slice)
ipa-ɡhi-wa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a cut in something.
The chef will slice the vegetables into small pieces.
Ang chef ay ipaghihiwalay ang mga gulay sa maliliit na piraso.
Expressing the action of dividing or cutting.
Quickly slicing the meat is important in cooking.
Mahalaga ang mabilis na pag-ipaghiwa ng karne sa pagluluto.
A method of preparing food by cutting.
Slicing fruits well makes them more appealing.
Mahusay na ipaghiwa ang prutas upang gawing mas kaakit-akit.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'hiwa', meaning 'cut' or 'slice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slice meat
to make slices of meat
ipaghiwa ng karne
slice fruit
to make slices of fruit
ipaghiwa ng prutas
Related Words
cut
Parts created from slicing.
hiwa
knife
A tool used for cutting.
kutsilyo
Slang Meanings
Slice it up
Slice that up before it runs out!
Ihiwa mo na 'yan bago pa maubos!
Cut it into pieces
Cut it into pieces before serving.
Hiwahin mo muna bago iserve.
Divide it
Divide the cake so everyone gets a piece.
Paghatiin mo 'yung cake, para lahat may parte.