Papawisin (en. To make someone aware)

pah-pah-wees-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Take steps to express information or an idea.
I will make him aware of what is happening.
Papawisin ko siya upang malaman ang tungkol sa nangyayari.
To inform someone about details or a situation.
I will make him aware of what needs to be done for the project.
Papawisin ko siya tungkol sa mga dapat gawin sa proyekto.
To provide knowledge to someone.
I will make him aware of the changes that occurred.
Papawisin ko siya sa mga pagbabagong naganap.

Etymology

Derived from 'hint' and 'to restore'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will make you aware of this.
I will inform you about this.
Papawisin kita tungkol dito.
You should make him aware immediately.
You need to inform him as soon as possible.
Papawisin mo siya agad.

Related Words

expression
The process of conveying information.
paghahayag
notification
The act of making someone aware of something.
pagbibigay-alam

Slang Meanings

To manipulate or use others to get what one wants.
Don't be naive, you know he is just pretending to be a friend.
Huwag kang papawisin, alam mo namang siya lang ang nagpapanggap na kaibigan.
To pretend to care for personal gain.
I find him so manipulative that I just ignore him.
Naka-papawisin siyang tinutukso kaya't hindi ko siya sinasagot.
Because of mischievousness, causing trouble or problems.
You're getting yourself in trouble again with your antics!
Papawisin ka na naman sa ginawa mong kapilyohan!