Pagihaw (en. Slicing)

/pa.gi.haw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cutting food or materials into pieces.
Proper slicing of meat is important to make it delicious.
Mahalaga ang tamang pagihaw ng karne upang maging masarap ito.
The result of cutting or separating something.
The slicing of fruits was made as a decoration on the table.
Ang pagihaw ng prutas ay ginawang dekorasyon sa mesa.

Etymology

from the root word 'hiwa', meaning 'to cut'

Common Phrases and Expressions

slicing of meat
process of cutting meat into pieces
pagihaw ng karne

Related Words

slice
A term used as a noun or verb meaning to remove part of something using a sharp object.
hiwa
cut
A word representing the action of dividing or severing something from its previous form.
putol

Slang Meanings

When a fruit is overly ripe or soft
I don't want to buy that, it looks like it's too ripe!
Ayoko nang bilhin yan, mukhang pagihaw na yan!
Feeling extremely tired or in pain
Wow, I'm totally exhausted after that training!
Grabe, pagihaw na ako sa katatapos ng training!
A saying that means something is nearing its end or conclusion
It looks like their relationship is on its last leg, they aren't talking anymore.
Mukhang pagihaw na ang relasyon nila, hindi na sila nag-uusap.