Magbuwag (en. To separate)

mɑgˈbuwɑɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to separate two or more things.
We need to separate our belongings before we move.
Kailangan nating magbuwag ng ating mga pag-aari bago tayo lumipat.
Separation of people in a relationship.
They decided to separate despite their shared experiences.
Nagpasya silang magbuwag sa kabila ng kanilang mga pinagsamahan.
Removing a part from the whole.
The project emphasized how to separate unnecessary parts.
Ang proyekto ay nagbigay-ng diin sa kung paano magbuwag ng mga hindi kinakailangang bahagi.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'buwag' meaning 'to separate' or 'to part.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disband a group
to separate a group or organization
magbuwag ng samahan

Related Words

separate
The root word meaning 'to part' or 'to remove.'
buwag

Slang Meanings

to part ways
He said we should just break up because I seem to not care anymore.
Sabi niya, magbuwag na lang kami kasi parang wala na akong pake.
to turn away
Due to the problems, they decided to part ways and turn away from each other.
Dahil sa mga problema, napagdesisyunan nilang magbuwag at talikuran ang isa’t isa.
just not to continue
I just think it’s better for us to break up rather than be toxic.
Naiisip ko na lang na magbuwag na lang kami kaysa magpaka-toxic.