Sawain (en. To slice)

sa-wain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a horizontal or circular cut on something using a sharp tool.
Slice the bread in half so it is easier to eat.
Sawain mo ang tinapay sa hati para mas madali itong makain.
To separate a part of something from another part.
Peel the skin off the fruit before eating it.
Sawain ang balat ng pruweba bago ito kainin.
To help make something smaller in size.
Slice the vegetables before putting them in the pot.
Sawain ang mga gulay bago ilagay sa lutuan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slice the fruits
Separate or cut the fruits.
sawain ang mga prutas
slice horizontally
Cut in a horizontal manner.
sawain ng pahalang

Related Words

floor
The ground or bottom of a room.
sahig
saw
A tool used to cut wood or other materials.
saw

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to rowing or doing something that's easy.
Washing the dishes properly is just 'sawain,' it's easy.
Ang tamang paraan ng paghuhugas ng pinggan ay 'sawain' lang, madali lang yan.
To divide or split things.
We need to 'sawain' the tasks to make it easier.
Kailangan natin 'sawain' ang mga gawain para mas madali.