Lawitan (en. Dangle)

lawitan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object that hangs or is suspended from something.
The dangling of the jewelry added extra beauty to her outfit.
Ang lawitan ng mga alahas ay nagbigay ng dagdag na ganda sa kanyang damit.
The state of being suspended or hanging.
The hanging of the lights in the desert looked like stars in the sky.
Ang lawitan ng mga ilaw sa disyerto ay tila mga bituin sa kalangitan.
verb
The action of crossing or suspending something.
He lost his balance while dangling his bag from a branch.
Nawalan siya ng balanse habang naglawit ng kanyang bag sa isang sanga.

Etymology

from the root word 'lawit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dangle of the heart
the feelings that are hanging or capturing attention
lawit ng puso

Related Words

lawit
The word referring to the action of extending or hanging something.
lawit

Slang Meanings

A tune that originated from a popular song
Their new rendition sounds like 'Shape of You'!
Yung bagong lawitan nila, parang 'Shape of You'!
A song that is upbeat or full of energy
That tune is so happy, I want to dance!
Sobrang saya ng lawitan na 'yan, gusto kong sumayaw!