Maiwaksi (en. To dispose)

/maɪˈwɑːksɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form meaning to remove or leave something behind.
He needs to dispose of unnecessary items.
Kailangan niyang maiwaksi ang mga hindi kinakailangang gamit.
adjective
Means abundant or plentiful.
The harvest this year is abundant and plentiful.
Ang mga ani sa taon na ito ay maiwaksi at masagana.

Etymology

From the root word 'iwaksi' meaning 'to remove' or 'to eliminate' with the prefix 'ma'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dispose of fresh fruits
throw away fruits that are no longer fresh.
maiwaksi ang mga sariwang prutas
disposing of items
remove items that are no longer needed.
maiwaksing mga gamit

Related Words

remove
A verb meaning to take away or eliminate something.
iwaksi

Slang Meanings

to get angry or lose patience
She's getting annoyed, she seems to be losing patience with your excuses.
Naiinis na siya, mukhang maiwaksi na siya sa mga excuse mo.
to be cautious or to take care
We should be careful walking here at night, it's dangerous.
Dapat tayo maiwaksi sa paglalakad dito sa gabi, delikado.