Magkahiwalay (en. Separate)

mag-ka-hi-wa-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Referring to the characteristic of a thing or person that is in a separate state.

They live separately.

Sila ay magkahiwalay na buhay.

Referring to things that are not combined or not interconnected.

There are separate beds in the room.

Mayroong magkahiwalay na kama sa silid.

separate roads

Refers to roads or paths that do not intersect.

magkahiwalay na daan

separate hearts

Indicates a separation of feelings or connection.

magkahiwalay ang mga puso

separation

The state of being separated or different.

pagkahiwalay

not together anymore

They are already separated, the people are very sad.

Sila na ay magkahiwalay, sobrang lungkot ng mga tao.

they've broken up

Oh, they have broken up, they are really separated now.

Oh, break na sila, magkahiwalay na talaga.

scattered or separated

The group of friends scattered after graduation.

Nagkahiwa-hiwalay na ang barkada after graduation.