Lumawig (en. To widen or stretch)

lu-ma-wig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To widen or extend something.
The river widened after heavy rains.
Ang ilog ay lumawig matapos ang mga malalakas na ulan.
To embrace or expand ideas or concepts.
We should broaden our perspective to come up with better solutions.
Dapat tayong lumawig ng ating pananaw upang mas makabuo ng mga solusyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to broaden the mind
To have a wider perspective or understanding.
lumawig ang isip

Related Words

long
An adjective meaning long or very long.
lawig
wide
Meaning having a larger size or extensive scope.
malawak

Slang Meanings

To last or reach far.
The school outing took a long time because there's a review for the entrance exam.
Ang labas ng school ay lumawig kasi may review sa entrance exam.
To expand or grow.
We need to expand our business so we can have more customers.
Kailangan nating lumawig ang negosyo natin para mas marami tayong customers.