Sagawsaw (en. Sawing)

/sa.gaw.saw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or method of cutting or dividing materials such as wood, metal, or other items.
The sawing of wood is important in making furniture.
Ang sagawsaw ng kahoy ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng mga muwebles.
Activity of cutting using a saw.
His sawing of branches in the garden is quick.
Mabilis ang kanyang sagawsaw ng mga sanga sa hardin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'saw', meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sawing wood
The process of cutting wood for any purpose.
sagawsaw ng kahoy

Related Words

saw
A tool used for sawing.
saw

Slang Meanings

Chatter that's irrelevant or noisy talk.
Wow, you're such a chatterbox! Mind your business if you don't know anything.
Grabe, ang sagawsaw mo! Huwag ka nang makialam kung wala ka namang alam.
Deliberately meddling in other people's conversations.
Oh no, you're always butting into the group's conversations, aren't you embarrassed?
Naku, lagi kang nagsasagawsaw sa kwentuhan ng barkada, hindi ka ba nahihiya?
To gossip or chit-chat.
After class, I want to hang out and gossip with my friends in the cafeteria.
Pagkatapos ng klase, gusto kong magsagawsaw sa mga kaibigan ko sa cafeteria.