Pasawain (en. To cause to pass)

/pasaˈwain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something to pass or continue.
Please pass all tasks to Maria.
Pasawain mo ang lahat ng mga gawain kay Maria.
To pass responsibility or duty to another person.
You need to pass on your obligations.
Kailangan mong pasawain ang iyong mga obligasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'pasa' and '-wain'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pass the volunteer
pass responsibility to another person
ipasa ang boluntaryo

Related Words

bruise
A mark of injury or harm to the body.
pasa

Slang Meanings

Who wants me to set someone up with them?
That friend of mine always says he can't find a partner. Come on, who wants me to set someone up with them?
Yung kaibigan kong 'yan, lagi niyang sinasabi na wala daw siyang mahanap na jowa. Hala, sino may gusto akong pasawain?
It's like trying to flirt.
When we were chatting, it felt like just teasing and flirting in the conversation.
Nung nagchat kami, parang pasawain lang ng pasawain yung usapan.