Maghiwalay (en. To separate)

/mɑɡhiwɑˈlɑj/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To take steps or actions to separate.

Let's separate the things we no longer need.

Maghiwalay tayo ng mga bagay na hindi na natin kailangan.

The process of separating two or more things or people.

Sometimes, we really need to separate for the good of everyone.

Minsan, kailangan talagang maghiwalay para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.

Choosing to go separate ways or directions.

The two wish to separate and focus more on their careers.

Nais ng dalawa na maghiwalay at mas magpokus sa kanilang mga karera.

from the root word 'hiwalay' meaning 'to separate' or 'to divide'

the time has come to separate

The time when separation becomes necessary.

dumating ang oras na maghiwalay

separate

Condition or state of being apart.

hiwalay

separation

The action or process of separating.

paghiwalay

To break up

We broke up after three years.

Maghiwalay na kami pagkatapos ng tatlong taon.

To split up

They might split up; they argue too much.

Baka maghiwalay na sila, ang dami na nilang away.

To separate

He said they would separate if they can't agree.

Sabi niya, maghiwalay na lang daw sila kapag hindi na magkasundo.