Itiwasay (en. To separate)

i-ti-wa-say

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of separating or distancing from one another.
Separate the papers left on the table.
Itiwasay mo ang mga papeles na naiwan sa lamesa.
Removing or distancing a thing or person from others.
Distance yourself from negative people.
Itiwasay ang sarili mo sa mga negatibong tao.
Dividing or removing a part from the whole.
Separate the unnecessary items in the house.
Itiwasay ang mga hindi kailangan na gamit sa bahay.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

clear the mind
to calm the mind.
itiwasay ang isip

Related Words

separate
The state of being apart or distanced from one another.
hiwalay
away
The action of moving or leaving from a specific place.
palayo

Slang Meanings

To be a sitting duck; to stop in a place where one can easily be caught
Don't be a sitting duck in your room while bad people are passing by!
Huwag kang itiwasay sa kwarto mo habang may dumadaan na mga masamang tao!
To be at risk of something bad happening if one doesn't move away
You might be at risk like that, it’s better if you just move away.
Baka itiwasay ka sa ganyan, mas maganda kung lumipat ka na lang.