Magpawi (en. Remove)

/maɡˈpawi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To leave or remove something from a place.
He dispelled his headache by taking medicine.
Nagpawi siya ng sakit ng ulo sa pamamagitan ng pag-inom ng gamot.
To carry away a duration of leaving or lessening something.
The wind dispels the clouds.
Ang hangin ay nagpa-pawi sa ulap.

Etymology

Originating from 'pawi' meaning 'to remove or cease to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to relieve fatigue
to remove exhaustion or perceived fatigue.
magpawi ng pagod
to dispel fear
to remove the feeling of fear.
magpawi ng takot

Related Words

pawi
The state of removal or absence.
pawi

Slang Meanings

to disappear or fade away
I’m starting to fade away from my problems.
Medyo nagmagpawi na ako sa mga problema ko.
to vanish or disappear
It’s like my fatigue vanished after I faded away.
Parang naglaho ang pagod ko matapos magpawi.
to ignore or act indifferent
I just faded away from them, didn’t pay them any mind.
Nagpawi na lang ako sa kanila, di ko na sila pinansin.