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    Nawanawa (en. To be pitiful)

    na-wa-na-wa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of pity or suffering.
    He felt pity for his situation.
    Nakaramdam siya ng nawanawa sa kanyang sitwasyon.
    verb
    Referring to the act of having pity or sympathy.
    His heart was filled with pity for what is happening.
    Ang kanyang puso ay nawanawa sa kasalukuyang nangyayari.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'awa' with the affix 'na' to signify a state of being.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be pitiful
    To be compassionate or to have sympathy.
    Maging nawanawa

    Related Words

    felt pity
    The act of showing sympathy for others.
    naawa

    Slang Meanings

    Wow, impressive!
    Wow, my partner looks great in that outfit!
    Nawanawa na si jowa, ang ganda ng suot niya!
    Incredible!
    That performance was truly incredible!
    Nawanawa talaga 'yang performance niya!
    I wish everyone had that!
    That looks so fun! I wish everyone could have that!
    Nawanawa ang saya! Sana all may ganon!