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    Pagwawakiwak (en. Dispersal)

    /pang-wawá-ki-wák/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of spreading or dividing.
    The dispersal of plant seeds is essential for their growth.
    Ang pagwawakiwak ng mga buto ng halaman ay mahalaga para sa kanilang pag-usbong.
    The spread of things over a wide area.
    The dispersal of wolves around caused fear among the people.
    Ang pagwawakiwak ng mga lobo sa paligid ay naging sanhi ng takot sa mga tao.
    The division of something into different parts or forms.
    The dispersal of the waves resulted in the formation of new islands.
    Ang pagwawakiwak ng alon ay nagresulta sa pormasyon ng mga bagong pulo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'wiwak' meaning 'any pattern' in Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dispersal of seeds
    Spreading of seeds on the ground.
    pagwawakiwak ng mga buto

    Related Words

    wiwak
    A word used for any pattern or form.
    wiwak

    Slang Meanings

    fighting or misunderstanding
    It seems like we always have petty quarrels over small things.
    Parang lagi na lang tayong nagkaka-pagwawakiwak sa mga maliliit na bagay.
    gathering of people with grudges
    Because of their quarrel, they don't talk much anymore.
    Dahil sa pagwawakiwak nila, hindi na sila masyadong nag-uusap.
    someone who stirs up trouble
    Don't be the troublemaker in the group, let's just chill.
    Huwag kang maging pagwawakiwak sa barkada, chill lang tayo.