Salawak (en. Open space)

/salaˈwak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of space or area that is open and uninhabited.

The salawak is filled with plants and fresh air.

Ang salawak ay puno ng mga halaman at sariwang hangin.

A part of the house that is often used for receiving guests or for resting.

In the salawak, we held a celebration with our friends.

Sa salawak kami nagdaos ng kasiyahan mula sa aming mga kaibigan.

Combination of the words 'sala' (living room) and 'wak' (home)

in the open space

in an open area or space

nasa salawak

living room

A room commonly used as a resting or receiving area.

salas

home

A place inhabited by a person or family.

tahanan

feeling hurt or resentful

I'm just feeling hurt in this group.

Salawak na lang ang nararamdaman ko dito sa grupo.

negative energy or bad vibes

There’s a lot of bad vibes in the meeting, I feel unwelcome.

Daming salawak sa meeting, parang di ako welcome.

angry or upset

He’s upset because of the bad thing that happened.

Salawak siya dahil sa di magandang nangyari.

not happy or dissatisfied

Looks like he’s not happy, what’s the problem?

Mukhang salawak siya, ano bang problema?