Tinggalitab (en. Separation)
/tiŋˈɡaliˌtab/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where two entities are separated or in different locations.
The separation of the family caused misunderstandings.
Ang tinggalitab ng pamilya ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.
The physical space or distance between two things.
The separation between the house and school is not far.
Ang tinggalitab ng bahay at paaralan ay hindi malayo.
The difference or distinction between two ideas or concepts.
There is a separation in the viewpoints of the two people on this issue.
Mayroong tinggalitab sa mga pananaw ng dalawang tao sa isyung ito.
Etymology
Derived from the words 'tinggi' meaning 'high' and 'alitab' meaning 'separation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
separation of ways
Having a separate direction or course.
paghihiwalay ng landas
distance makes the heart grow fonder
The main theme about the effect of occasional separation.
distance makes the heart grow fonder
Related Words
separate
The state of being apart or different.
hiwalay
distance
The measure of space between two things.
distansya
Slang Meanings
come on, let's play
Come on, let's play already!
Tara na, tinggalitab na tayo!
let's go
Look, we're already game!
Tingnan mo, tinggalitab na kami!
let's go together
Let's leave now, let's go!
Alis na tayo, tinggalitab!