Tuwi (en. To bend)

/tuˈwi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the movement of an object or person.
The branches of the tree bend in the wind.
Ang mga sanga ng puno ay tuwi sa hangin.
An action that deviates from a straight direction.
His body bends while he plays.
Tuwi ang kanyang katawan habang siya'y naglalaro.

Etymology

Second form of the word 'tuwid', related to growth or direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bend of the road
deviation from the straight path or direction.
tuwi ng daan

Related Words

straight
Refers to a straight line or direction.
tuwid

Slang Meanings

He's healed or back to normal condition.
He's okay now, he's tuwi!
Ayos na siya, tuwi na!
Succeeded in something.
All my hard work on the project is tuwi now.
Tuwi na ang lahat ng hirap ko sa proyekto.