Pangiwang (en. Abandonment)

/paŋiˈwaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or state of leaving or abandoning.
Abandonment is a painful experience for the families left behind.
Ang pangiwang ay isang masakit na karanasan para sa mga naiwang pamilya.
A situation where there is a left person or thing.
In the abandonment of the child, parents need to ensure their safety.
Sa pangiwang ng bata, kailangan ng mga magulang na tiyakin ang kaligtasan nito.

Etymology

From the root 'iwang', meaning to leave or to depart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abandonment of family
The rejection or abandonment by family members.
pangiwang ng pamilya

Related Words

leave
The act of leaving or neglecting a person or thing.
iwanan
lost
A state of not knowing one's location or direction due to abandonment.
naligaw

Slang Meanings

losing enthusiasm or interest
Before, I loved playing, but now I've completely lost interest in games.
Dati, mahilig akong maglaro, pero ngayon sobrang pangiwang na ako sa mga games.
appreciating something but diminishing its value
Sometimes, no matter how great the concert is, I'm still uninterested in bands I don't like.
Minsan, kahit gaano pa kaganda ang concert, pangiwang pa rin ako sa mga bandang ayaw ko.