Makawala (en. To lose)

ma-ka-wa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of losing or no longer possessing something.
He wants to escape from his problems.
Nais niyang makawala sa kanyang mga problema.
The opportunity to lose or depart.
Sometimes, we need to let go of our past.
Minsan, kailangan nating makawala sa ating nakaraan.
The act of leaving an undesirable situation or condition.
It was hard for him to get away from a bad relationship.
Naging mahirap para sa kanya na makawala sa masamang relasyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'awala', meaning to lose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to break free from captivity
To escape from limitations or captivity.
makawala sa pagkakagapos

Related Words

lost
The state of losing or being removed.
awala
run
The act of moving away from a situation.
takbo

Slang Meanings

will disappear or will not be seen
Oh no, your item might disappear with all that searching!
Naku, baka makawala na 'yang gamit mo sa kakahanap!
to get lost or stray away
I might get lost among the people, there's just so many!
Baka makawala ako sa mga tao, sobrang dami!
to leave or sneak away
He just disappeared without me asking!
Nagmakawala na lang siya nang hindi ko siya natatanong!