Mapahiwalay (en. Separate)
/ma-pa-hi-wa-lay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of separating or creating distance between two or more things.
We need to separate the colors of paint for the project.
Kailangan nating mapahiwalay ang mga kulay ng pintura para sa proyekto.
adjective
Describing the state of being separated or different.
Their separate ideas brought conflict to the group.
Ang kanilang mapahiwalay na mga ideya ay nagdala ng hidwaan sa grupo.
Indicating that there is distance or disconnection.
Despite the separate location, they managed to get a good internet connection.
Sa kabila ng mapahiwalay na lokasyon, nakakuha sila ng magandang koneksyon sa internet.
Etymology
From the word 'hiwalay' which means to separate or to become apart.
Common Phrases and Expressions
separated from the group
May not be included or have separate decisions that do not affect others.
mapahiwalay sa grupo
Related Words
separate
The state of being apart from other things or people.
hiwalay
separation
The process of becoming separated or the act of separating.
pagkahiwalay
Slang Meanings
to break off a connection or relationship
Why do you want to separate me from the group? We're having so much fun here!
Bakit mo ako mapahiwalay sa grupo? Sobrang saya pa naman natin dito!
to leave or escape from a situation
I saw him separate himself from the party, maybe he doesn't like the people here.
Nakita ko siyang mapahiwalay sa party, baka ayaw niya sa mga tao dito.