Pawakas (en. Finale)

/pa-wa-kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The last part of an event.
The finale of the play was truly amazing.
Ang pawakas ng dula ay talagang kamangha-mangha.
A closure or reaching a conclusion.
The ending of his story was full of emotion.
Ang pawakas ng kanyang kwento ay puno ng emosyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'wakas' which means end.

Common Phrases and Expressions

final reunion
The last meeting or gathering.
pawakas na pagsasama

Related Words

conclusion
The final part of an argument or discussion.
konklusyon
completion
The state of having finished something.
pagtatapos

Slang Meanings

finally
Finally, this project is done!
Pawakas, natapos na rin ang project na 'to!
finally here!
Finally, he/she arrived at the party!
Pawakas, dumating na siya sa party!
about time
About time he/she replied to my text!
Pawakas at nag-reply na siya sa text ko!