Nawakwak (en. Torn)

/nawaˈkwak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that indicates having a gap or being broken.

Her clothes are torn, so they need to be repaired.

Nawakwak ang kanyang damit kaya't kailangang ayusin.

Refers to the destruction or tearing of an object.

The box was torn due to strong tilting.

Nawakwak ang kahon dahil sa malakas na pagkakatagilid.

torn heart

wounded emotions or love

nawakwak na puso

torn

The root word of nawakwak meaning broken or to open.

wakwak

Losing shape or suddenly breaking of an item.

Oh no, my cellphone is ruined, it got splashed with water!

Ay, nawakwak na yung cellphone ko, sobrang talsik ng tubig!

Being super fidgety or overly active.

I'm going crazy with all the noise they're making in the room!

Nawakwak na ako sa kakagulo nila sa loob ng kwarto!

Disrespectful behavior or actions.

Those kids are so rude, they didn't even apologize for what they did!

Nawakwak naman yung mga bata, di man lang nag-sorry sa ginawa nila!