Maghiwahiwa (en. To slice or cut up)

/maɡiˌhwaˈhiwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a slice or cut on something.
You will slice the fruit for the salad.
Maghiwahiwa ka ng prutas para sa salad.
To separate a part from the whole.
You need to cut a part of the paper for the project.
Kailangan mong maghiwahiwa ng bahagi ng papel para sa proyekto.
To divide something into smaller pieces.
She will cut the cheese into slices for the snack.
Maghiwahiwa siya ng keso sa mga piraso para sa meryenda.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to slice vegetables
Preparation of ingredients for cooking.
maghiwahiwa ng gulay
to slice meat
Cutting meat for a meal.
maghiwahiwa ng karne

Related Words

slice
This is the result of cutting something.
hiwa
saw
A tool used for cutting.
saw

Slang Meanings

A term that signifies something very beautiful or nice
Wow, your outfit is so beautiful, it's like a maghiwahiwa!
Grabe, ang ganda ng suot niyo parang maghiwahiwa!
A funny or enchanting imagination
Her poem was so beautiful, it felt really maghiwahiwa!
Ang ganda ng tula niya, sobrang maghiwahiwa ang dating!