Palawakin (en. To expand)
pah-lah-wah-kin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to making something larger or broader.
Expand your perspective about the world.
Palawakin mo ang iyong pananaw tungkol sa mundo.
The process of enlargement or increasing the size or capacity of something.
We need to expand the project so that more can benefit.
Kailangan nating palawakin ang proyekto upang mas marami ang makinabang.
Advice or encouragement to make an idea or plan larger.
It's important to expand our ideas to create better solutions.
Mahalaga ang palawakin ang ating mga ideya upang makabuo ng mas mahusay na solusyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'lawak' which refers to expansion or broadening.
Common Phrases and Expressions
expand the mind
To allow for more ideas or perspectives.
palawakin ang isip
expand knowledge
To increase knowledge on a subject.
palawakin ang kaalaman
Related Words
width
Refers to the measurement or extent of something, either physical or abstract.
lawak
will expand
A verb form indicating the continuous process of expansion.
papalawakin
Slang Meanings
training or expanding knowledge
We should expand our knowledge in different languages.
Dapat natin palawakin ang ating mga kaalaman sa iba’t ibang wika.
covering broader ideas
We need to broaden our perspective on the project.
Kailangan natin palawakin ang ating perspektibo sa proyekto.
building wider connections
It's a good idea to expand your network in the industry.
Magandang ideya na palawakin ang network mo sa industriya.