Magpaiwan (en. To leave behind)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of leaving a person or thing in a place.
Please stay at home while I go shopping.
Magpaiwan ka sa bahay habang ako ay namimili.
The act of passing on responsibility or burden to another person.
Leave clear instructions for those who will follow.
Magpaiwan ka ng mga klarong tagubilin sa mga susunod na gagawa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stay behind or to be left behind in the back.
to stay behind or to be left behind in the back.
magpaiwan sa likuran
Related Words
to leave
The act of departing from a place which results in leaving something behind.
iwan
Slang Meanings
to give time for someone
Sure, you stay behind in the conversation so we can discuss this more.
Sige, magpaiwan ka sa usapan para mas mapag-usapan natin ito.
to stay or remain in a place
It’ll be more fun if you stay at home later, we have a lot to talk about.
Mas masaya kung magpaiwan ka sa bahay mamaya, marami kaming kwentuhan.
to stick around in a situation or event
Don’t fall behind on our plans, join us!
Huwag kang magpa-iwan sa mga plano natin, sama ka!