Pawi (en. Remove)
/ˈpawi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To take away or remove something from a place.
Remove the toys from the floor.
Pawiin mo ang mga laruan sa sahig.
To eliminate something or someone from a situation.
We need to remove the obstacles in our way.
Kailangan nating pawiin ang mga hadlang sa ating daan.
To help dispel fear or issues.
Take steps to remove the children's fear.
Magsagawa ng hakbang upang pawiin ang takot ng mga bata.
Common Phrases and Expressions
remove the pain
to take away aches or pains.
pawiin ang sakit
remove the fear
to eradicate fear or apprehension.
pawiin ang takot
Related Words
removal
The action of removing or avoiding something.
pagtanggal
removal
An action of taking away or leaving.
alis
Slang Meanings
Loser or defeated, often used in games.
In the match, I'm the pawi because I always lose.
Sa laban, ako ang pawi kasi lagi akong natalo.
A shot in the dark or impossible, used for dreams.
That dream of yours is like a pawi, it won't happen.
Yung pangarap mo, parang pawi lang yun, hindi mangyayari.