Magwahil (en. To separate)

maɡ-wah-il

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of dividing something into two or more parts.
You should separate the paper to create smaller pieces.
Magwahil ka ng papel upang makabuo ng mga maliit na piraso.
The process of creating boundaries between elements or parts.
Let’s separate the ideas to make the discussion easier.
Magwahil tayo ng mga ideya upang mas mapadali ang talakayan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'wahil', meaning 'to divide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to separate water
dividing water to serve as irrigation for other areas
magwahil ng tubig
to separate ideas
dividing ideas for a more organized conversation
magwahil ng mga ideya

Related Words

to divide
The root word meaning to divide.
wahil
separation
The process of separating things from each other.
paghiwalay

Slang Meanings

to party
Kiko called, let's magwahil!
Tumawag na si Kiko, tara na't magwahil!
to start a fun activity or conversation
Come on, let's magwahil, the conversation is getting boring.
Naku, magwahil na tayo, ang boring na ng conversation.
to dance or have fun
Join us, let's magwahil at the party later!
Sama ka sa amin, magwahil tayo sa party mamaya!