Mapasawsaw (en. To interrupt)

ma-pa-saw-saw

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The act of interrupting a conversation or narration.

Do not interrupt while someone is speaking.

Huwag kang mapasawsaw habang may nagsasalita.

To disturb or break the flow of a statement.

The discussion became complicated due to interrupting questions.

Naging masalimuot ang talakayan dahil sa mapagsawsaw na mga tanong.

Inserting an aside or other idea to interrupt the flow of narration.

There is always someone interrupting his story.

Laging may mapagsawsaw sa kanyang kwento.

Derived from the word 'saw' meaning 'story' or 'narrative'.

Do not be interrupting

Expressing not to interfere with others while they are speaking.

Huwag maging mapasawsaw

interruptor

Contributors or those participating in a conversation.

sawsaw

loosening up the body heat

I feel like I'm being soaked in the heat of the sun while walking.

Para akong mapasawsaw sa init ng araw habang naglalakad.

to soak in hot water or place

Come on, let's soak in the hot spring later!

Tara, mapasawsaw tayo sa hot spring mamaya!

to get exposed to a bad or heavy situation

I don't want to get involved in those kinds of issues, that's tough!

Ayoko mapasawsaw sa mga ganyang issue, ang hirap niyan!