Ipanghiwa (en. To cut)

/iːˈpaŋˌhi.wɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning 'to use to cut or slice something'.
Use it to cut the vegetables for our meal.
Ipanghiwa mo ang mga gulay para sa ating lutuin.
May refer to the act of slicing or cutting related to food.
Cut the meat before cooking it.
Ipanghiwa mo ang karne bago ito lutuin.
A verb performed using a sharp object.
Use a knife to cut this fruit.
Ipanghiwa ng kutsilyo ang prutas na ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cut that now!
Do the cutting now!
Ipanghiwa mo na yan!

Related Words

slice
Cutting or slicing something.
hiwa
knife
A sharp object used for cutting.
kutsilyo

Slang Meanings

born with 'special powers' or 'skills'
My grandmother is gifted when it comes to achieving dreams.
Ang lola ko, ipanghiwa sa mga pangarap na gustong abutin.
born leader or teacher
He is truly gifted, smooth when talking to people.
Siya talaga ay ipanghiwa, suabi sa pakikipag-usap sa mga tao.
easily stands by principles
No matter what happens, she sticks to her beliefs.
Kahit anong mangyari, ipanghiwa siya sa kanyang mga paniniwala.