Pagmamaliw (en. Change of state)

/paɡmɐmɐliw/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The condition of being loose or not tight.
The change of water from cold to hot is an example of physical change.
Ang pagmamaliw ng tubig mula malamig patungo sa mainit ay isang halimbawa ng pisikal na pagmamaliw.
The process of changing from one state to another.
Many people experience a change in their emotional state.
Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng pagmamaliw sa kanilang emosyonal na estado.

Etymology

from the word 'maliw' meaning 'to change form or condition.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

change of weather
The change of the weather condition from one form to another.
pagmamaliw ng panahon

Related Words

maliw
A root word referring to a change or transition from one state to another.
maliw

Slang Meanings

sadness or missing someone
I miss him so much, I can't even sleep.
Sobrang pagmamaliw ko sa kanya, hindi na ako makatulog.
longing or yearning
Every night, I feel a longing for our memories.
Bawat gabi ay may pagmamaliw ako sa mga alaala namin.
sorrow or heartbreak
Because of the heartbreak for my ex, I don't want to date anyone.
Dahil sa pagmamaliw sa dating jowa, ayoko munang makipag-date.