Paghiwahiwain (en. To separate)

/paɡiha.wahi.wain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To cut or divide something into smaller parts.

You should separate the fruits before putting them in the bowl.

Paghiwahiwain mo ang mga prutas bago ilagay sa mangkok.

Emphasizes the process of making cuts.

The chef sliced the meat properly.

Ang chef ay nagpaghiwahiwain ng karne nang maayos.

It can refer to separating the parts of an idea or argument.

The speakers clarified their true objectives in their speeches.

Ang mga tagapagsalita ay nagpaghiwahiwain ng kanilang tunay na layunin sa talumpati.

Derived from the root word 'hiwa' meaning to cut or to divide.

to separate the truth

To divide the truth for easier understanding.

paghiwahiwain ang katotohanan

cut

Refers to a part or result of cutting.

hiwa

to divide or split something

Divide the pizza already, we all want to eat!

Paghiwahiwain mo na ang pizza, lahat tayo gustong kumain!

you are the one holding the decision

In situations like that, you are the one who will decide between options.

Sa mga ganyan, ikaw ang paghiwahiwain sa mga opsyon.