Magkaagwat (en. Interval)

/maɡkaˈaɡwat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The interval refers to the space or distance between two things or people.

There is an interval of one meter between the two houses.

May magkaagwat na isang metro sa pagitan ng dalawang bahay.

A specific distance or space that serves as a separation.

An interval is needed between the chairs in the classroom.

Kailangan ng magkaagwat sa pagitan ng mga upuan sa silid-aralan.

It derives from the words 'magka-' and 'distance'.

time interval

refers to the separation in time between two events.

magkaagwat ng oras

distance

Refers to the space or gap between two things.

agwat

There's a gap or space in between

What happened, it seems like there's a gap between you and Sam?

Anong nangyari, parang may magkaagwat na sa inyo ni Sam?

No contact or communication

We've been out of touch for a long time, we haven't talked.

Matagal na tayong magkaagwat, di na tayo nag-uusap.

Lost the connection with each other

We used to be close, but nowadays, we're out of touch.

Dati tayong close, pero na mga panahon ngayon, magkaagwat na tayo.