Nakahiwalay (en. Separated)

naka-hi-walay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
in a state of separation or difference.
They have been separated friends after the misunderstanding.
Sila ay nakahiwalay na magkaibigan matapos ang di pagkakaintindihan.
not attached or not together.
Such parts are separated from each other.
Ang mga naturang bahagi ay nakahiwalay sa isa't isa.

Etymology

from the word 'hiwalay' with the prefix 'na-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

separated life
estranged life or separate living situation
nakahiwalay na buhay

Related Words

separation
the condition of being apart.
hiwalay

Slang Meanings

because of a break-up or separation
They broke up, but he's still saving their pictures.
Nakahiwalay na sila, pero sine-save pa rin niya yung mga pictures nila.
removed or separated from the group or others
He got separated from the crew when we were partying.
Nakahiwalay siya sa tropa nung nagpa-party kami.