Iwi (en. Bone)

ɪwi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word used to refer to the bones in the body of a human or animal.

We need to examine the animal's bones to know its condition.

Kailangan nating suriin ang iwi ng hayop upang malaman ang kondisyon nito.

A type of ethnic group or tribe.

The tribe of this area is rich in culture and traditions.

Ang iwi ng lugar na ito ay mayaman sa kultura at tradisyon.

In Māori, the word 'iwi' refers to a tribe or race.

tribe of the nation

referring to the people or society as a race or community

iwi ng bayan

bone

The name for the solid parts of the body that support the body.

buto

of course, that's a given

Come on, it's like you don't know that!

Iwi ka naman, parang hindi mo alam yun!

tired or exhausted

I've done so much today, I'm so done!

Ang dami kong ginawa today, iwi na ako!

time's up or out of time

We have no more time, let's wrap this up!

Wala na tayong time, iwi na 'to!