Pakawalan (en. Release)

pah-kah-wah-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform or implement the act of freeing someone or something.
Set him free from arrest.
Pakawalan mo siya mula sa pagkaka-aresto.
To grant permission to leave or distance oneself.
Let him go home.
Pakawalan mo na siya upang makauwi.
To allow or remove the grasp on something.
Release the birds into the open space.
Pakawalan ang mga ibon sa malaking espasyo.

Etymology

from the word 'kawalan' or 'set free'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let go of your fear.
Avoid fear; free oneself from fear.
Pakawalan mo na ang takot.

Related Words

void
The state of having nothing or being gone.
kawalan
freedom
The state of being free or without limitations.
layang

Slang Meanings

Let loose
Let your pet birds go already, they're getting annoying!
Pakawalan mo na ang mga alaga mong ibon, nakakabuwisit na sila!
Let go
Just let him go, he prefers to be alone right now.
Pakawalan mo na siya, mas gusto niyang mag-isa ngayon.
Release
Let go of your anger, it's not going to help.
Pakawalan mo ang galit mo, hindi iyon makakatulong.