Piliwad (en. Shred)
/pi-li-wad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece or part chosen from a whole.
I need to take a shred from the large paper for the project.
Kailangan kong kumuha ng piliwad mula sa malaking papel para sa proyekto.
Each of the pieces that were divided from something.
There are many shreds of clothes scattered on the floor.
Maraming piliwad ng mga damit ang nakakalat sa sahig.
Etymology
A Tagalog word derived from the root word 'pili' (to choose) and 'wad' (pieces).
Common Phrases and Expressions
shred of paper
A small piece of paper that was torn from a whole sheet.
piliwad ng papel
Related Words
choose
The action of selecting or taking one from many options.
pili
Slang Meanings
A unique trip or stunt
This piliwad is so much fun! What's your deal here?
Ang piliwad na to, parang ang saya! Anong trip mo dito?
Doing a cool or awesome thing
Wow, their piliwad at the party, even magic tricks, were amazing!
Grabe, ang mga piliwad nila sa party, pati magic tricks, astig!
A gimmick full of fun
Our barbecue night's piliwad was full of laughter!
Ang piliwad ng barbecue night namin, punung puno ng tawanan!