Magwalay (en. To separate)

/maɡ.wá.lay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action to separate or divide one thing from another.
Separate the books by the pages so they won't mix.
Magwalay ka ng mga libro sa mga pahina upang hindi sila maghalo.
To take an action to avoid or steer clear of a person or thing.
He decided to separate himself from friends who no longer supported him.
Napagpasyahan niyang magwalay sa kanyang mga kaibigan na hindi na sumusuporta sa kanya.

Etymology

from the root word 'walay' meaning 'to separate' or 'to leave'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a way
To create a gap or space between two or more things.
magwalay ng daan

Related Words

walay
A word meaning to separate or to leave.
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Slang Meanings

to leave or run away
He wants to leave the house and live somewhere else.
Nais niyang magwalay sa bahay at manirahan sa ibang lugar.
to avoid or distance oneself
I wonder why he is avoiding his friends.
Nagtataka ako kung bakit siya magwalay sa mga kaibigan niya.
to be strong or tough it out
He needs to distance himself from his problems and be strong.
Kailangan niyang magwalay sa kanyang mga problema at maging matatag.