Matiwalag (en. Detached)

/ma.ti.wa.lag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not attached or tied to others.
His friendship became peaceful and detached from negative people.
Ang kanyang pagkakaibigan ay naging matiwasay at matiwalag mula sa mga negatibong tao.
A state of being disconnected or distant.
He decided to be detached from his job.
Nagpasya siyang maging matiwalag mula sa kanyang trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tiwalag' meaning 'separated' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating an action or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

detached thinking
A way of thinking that does not depend on others.
matiwalag na pag-iisip

Related Words

separation
The state of being apart or disconnected.
pagkakahiwalay

Slang Meanings

without conditions
He is in a situation without conditions of the contract.
Naka-matiwalag siya sa mga kondisyon ng kontrata.
free
My life is free now, no more worries.
Matiwalag ang buhay ko ngayon, wala nang worry.
unrestricted
He is unrestricted with his time, so he can do whatever he wants.
Matiwalag siya sa oras niya, kaya kung ano gusto niya gawin.