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    Makipaghiwalay (en. To separate)

    /makipaghiwalay/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of cutting off a relationship or bond.
    They decided to separate after many years together.
    Nagdesisyon silang makipaghiwalay matapos ang maraming taon ng pagsasama.
    Ending a partnership due to misunderstandings.
    Their conflict resulted in their choice to separate.
    Ang kanilang alitan ay nagresulta sa kanilang pagpili na makipaghiwalay.
    Dissolving a partnership through legal means.
    She filed a case to separate from her spouse.
    Siya ay nag-file ng kaso upang makipaghiwalay sa kanyang asawa.

    Etymology

    From the word 'hiwalay' meaning 'separated' or 'apart', combined with 'makipag' meaning 'to engage in'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Separate from someone
    Executing a separation from a person or relationship.
    Makipaghiwalay sa isang tao
    They decided to separate
    Made a decision to end the relationship.
    Nagpasya silang makipaghiwalay

    Related Words

    separate
    The state of being different or not together.
    hiwalay
    separation
    The process or action of separating.
    paghihiwalay

    Slang Meanings

    to break up or separate from someone
    It seems like they're going to break up because they're always fighting.
    Mukhang makipaghiwalay na sila kasi lagi silang nag-aaway.
    to separate or part ways
    They parted ways after a heated argument.
    Tumiwalag na sila sa isa't isa after ng matinding argumento.
    to cut ties or remove each other
    Of course, they've already thought about cutting ties before summer.
    Siyempre, inisip na nila na magtatanggalan na kayo bago pa man ang tag-init.