Suwagin (en. To tear apart)
/suˈwagin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform an action that breaks or destroys.
Tear the paper apart so it can be thrown away more easily.
Suwagin mo ang papel upang mas madali itong itapon.
Destroying or the act of breaking something.
Tear apart the old clothes that are no longer used.
Suwagin ang mga lumang damit na hindi na ginagamit.
To cut or slice poorly.
He tore apart the food on his plate.
Suwagin niya ang pagkain sa kanyang plato.
Etymology
Tagalog, from the root word 'suwag'
Common Phrases and Expressions
tear the heart
Cause deep emotional pain or destruction to someone else's feelings.
suwagin ang puso
Related Words
tear
The uncertainty caused by destruction.
suwag
Slang Meanings
Don't hesitate, get moving!
Just do it, time is wasting!
Suwagin mo na 'yan, sayang ang oras!
Tackle or chew through the problem.
Just handle the issue so we can finish.
Suwagin mo na lang ang isyu para matapos na.