Iwasiwas (en. To set aside)
/iˈwasi.was/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To throw away or neglect something.
Set aside the things that are not necessary in your life.
Iwasiwas mo na ang mga hindi kailangan sa iyong buhay.
To indicate rejection of an idea or suggestion.
You should dismiss the negative thoughts in your mind.
Dapat mong iwasiwas ang mga negatibong pananaw sa iyong isipan.
To emphasize removal of obstacles.
Dismiss any barriers that prevent you.
Iwasiwas ang anumang balakid na pumipigil sa iyo.
Etymology
From the word 'wasiwas' meaning to throw off or to dismiss, with the prefix 'i-' indicating an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dismiss fear
To end fear or negative feelings.
iwasiwas ang takot
Related Words
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Meaning to throw away or remove something.
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Slang Meanings
doubt or inability to decide clearly
I feel lost in the iwasiwas of my mind about taking this course.
Parang naiwan na ako sa iwasiwas ng isip ko sa pagkuha ng kursong ito.
overthinking trivial matters
Stop iwasiwasing over problems, just chill!
Huwag ka nang mag-iwasiwas sa mga problema, chill ka lang!
searching for answers in hard-to-guess matters
Oh no, I'm always iwasiwas about our quizzes.
Naku, lagi akong nai-iwasiwas sa mga quiz natin.