Paghiwalay (en. Separation)
/pa-gi-hi-wa-lay/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of separating one thing from a group or whole.
The separation of the isolated parts is necessary for easier organization.
Ang paghiwalay ng mga nakabukod na bahagi ay kinakailangan para sa mas madaling pag-aayos.
A state or condition where two people or things are no longer together.
In their separation, they decided to remain friends.
Sa kanilang paghiwalay, nagpasya silang manatiling magkaibigan.
Limiting the relationship or connection between entities.
The separation of the business from the family caused some tension.
Ang paghiwalay ng negosyo mula sa pamilya ay nagdulot ng ilang tensyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'hiwalay' meaning separation or dividing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the paths separated
The process of separating people or groups with different life paths.
nagkahiwalay ang landas
separation of mind and heart
Separation of the emotional and rational aspects of a situation.
paghiwalay ng isip at puso
Related Words
separate
An adjective describing the state of not being together or collaborating.
hiwalay
apart
A word that can be considered synonymous with separation, typically used in romantic relationships.
huwalay
Slang Meanings
break up
They broke up because they no longer matched.
Naghiwalay na sila dahil di na sila nagtutugma.
separation
It seems he won't recover from the separation.
Parang hindi na siya makakabawi mula sa paghiwalay.
break-up
Break-ups are hard but sometimes necessary.
Ang hiwalayan ay mahirap pero minsan kailangan.