Pangiwak (en. Distant)

/paŋiˈwak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
One of the terms for something that is far away or not near.
The distant mountain is visible across the river.
Ang pangiwak na bundok ay nakikita sa kabila ng ilog.
The condition of being distant or not easily reachable.
The distance of their location hinders their development.
Ang pangiwak ng kanilang lugar ay nagiging hadlang sa kanilang pag-unlad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distance of the heart
Love that suffers because of distance.
pangiwak ng puso

Related Words

distance
The state of being far from a place.
kalayuan
distance
The distance or gap from something.
layo

Slang Meanings

fear or surprise
I am frightened by the stranger on the corner.
Pangiwak ako sa hindi ko kilalang tao sa kanto.
anxiety or excitement
When I saw her, I felt nervous and excited.
Nang makita ko siya, pangiwak ako at na-excite.
cold feeling
I felt cold after she left.
May pangiwak ako pagka-alis niya.