Pagaawayan (en. Quarreling)

pah-gah-ah-wah-yan

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A situation where a quarrel or dispute occurs between two people or groups.
The quarrel between the friends caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang pagaawayan ng magkaibigan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.
The process or activity of creating conflict or dispute.
The quarreling in the community caused division among the residents.
Ang pagaawayan sa komunidad ay naging sanhi ng pagkakabaha-bahagi ng mga residente.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'awayan' meaning quarrel or dispute.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Due to the quarrel
Due to the argument or dispute that occurred.
Dahil sa pagaawayan

Related Words

quarrel
A term referring to a dispute or argument.
awayan
conflict
A type of dispute that often has deeper roots.
hidwaan

Slang Meanings

commotion or fight
Enough of that pagaawayan, it's not going to help us.
Tama na 'yang pagaawayan, hindi naman ito makakatulong sa tayo.
crowding or clash
Because of the pagaawayan in the hall, our drinking session got ruined.
Dahil sa pagaawayan sa pasilyo, nasira ang ating inuman.
intense argument
I hope our discussion doesn't end up in a pagaawayan.
Sana hindi na mauwi sa pagaawayan ang diskusyon namin.