Mamigwas (en. To remove)
/ma.mi.gwas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To spring or leave quickly from a situation or thing.
He removed himself from danger upon seeing the approaching vehicle.
Mamigwas siya mula sa panganib nang makita ang sasakyan na papalapit.
To remove or eliminate clutter or unnecessary items.
Let's remove old items from the home.
Mamigwas tayo ng mga lumang bagay sa tahanan.
The act of someone leaving a group or community.
He removed himself from their group due to misunderstandings.
Mamigwas siya sa kanilang samahan dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Etymology
From the root word 'bigwas' meaning to remove.
Common Phrases and Expressions
remove obstacles
removal of hindrances in a path or process
mamigwas ng mga hadlang
Related Words
removal
The act of removing or eliminating.
bigwas
Slang Meanings
To chat or talk casually
Come here, let's hang out and chat!
Pumunta ka dito, mamigwas tayo at magkwentuhan!
To have fun or enjoy
Let's have fun at the beach later!
Dito sa beach, mamigwas tayo mamaya!
Hanging out or chilling
Let's just chill at the corner later.
Mamigwas na lang tayo sa kanto mamaya.