Mapawi (en. To extinguish)
/maˈpaw.i/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the removal or elimination of something.
We need to extinguish worries to keep our mind at peace.
Kailangan nating mapawi ang mga alalahanin upang maging payapa ang ating isipan.
Can refer to the dissipation of emotions or feelings.
He hoped to extinguish the pain caused by his departure.
Inaasahan niyang mapawi ang sakit na dulot ng kanyang pag-alis.
The removal of undesirable things.
This medicine will help to extinguish bad feelings.
Ang gamot na ito ay makatutulong sa mapawi ang masamang pakiramdam.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ease the longing
Reduction or elimination of sadness caused by missing someone.
mapawi ang pangungulila
to cool down
Reduction of heat in a specific place or situation.
mapawi ang init
Related Words
extinct
An adjective referring to the ability to remove or eliminate.
pawi
Slang Meanings
gone
Your problem is gone, so just chill.
Mapawi na ang problema mo, kaya chill ka na lang.
to remove
I hope my stress from finals gets removed.
Sana mapawi na 'yung stress ko sa finals.
will disappear
When we go on vacation, all your tiredness will surely disappear.
Pag nag-vacation tayo, lahat ng pagod mo, tiyak na mapawi.