Panawan (en. Temporary)

/pəˈnawan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A period of temporary loss or halt.
The temporary suspension of her job is a solution to the immediate problem.
Ang panawan ng kanyang trabaho ay isang solusyon sa agarang problema.
A suspension of a situation or thing.
There is a temporary halt before activities resume.
May panawan bago muling magpatuloy ang mga aktibidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporary stop of conversation
halt of a discussion or conversation
panawan ng pag-uusap

Related Words

temporary
Refers to a state or condition that is not permanent.
pansamantala

Slang Meanings

Leaving
I'm leaving now, I don't have time for your drama.
Panawan na ako, wala na akong time sa drama mo.
Gone away
John has left, he didn't come back.
Panawan na si John, hindi na siya bumalik.
Traveling
We're leaving now, just to another place.
Panawan na kami, ditto lang sa ibang lugar.