Paguwi (en. Return)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of returning to one's home.
After a week of vacation, everyone was happy about their return home.
Matapos ang isang linggong bakasyon, masaya ang lahat sa kanilang paguwi.
The movement from another place back to home.
His return from school is always joyful.
Ang kanyang paguwi mula sa paaralan ay laging masaya.
verb
An action that describes the process of returning.
He needs to return before dark.
Kailangan niyang paguwi bago magdilim.

Etymology

It comes from the root word 'uwi' which means 'to return home'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's go home!
Encouraging others to return home.
Paguwi na tayo!
Home is near.
Indicating that one is close to reaching home.
Malapit na ang paguwi.

Related Words

home
A place where a person resides or located.
tahanan
return
The act of going back to a place previously inhabited.
bumalik

Slang Meanings

Going home now
I'm going home now, it's so hot here!
Uuwi na ako, ang init dito!
Going back home
I just took a nap, I'm heading back home again.
Nakatulog lang ako, baling balik bahay na ako.
On the way home
I'm on the way home, let's go!
Pauwi na ako, tara na!