Uwian (en. Going home)

u-wi-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of returning from a place to home.
The going home usually starts in the afternoon after work.
Ang uwian ay karaniwang nagsisimula sa hapon pagkatapos ng trabaho.
An activity done by people to get back to their own home.
Many people look forward to their going home every Friday.
Maraming tao ang nasisiyahan sa kanilang uwian tuwing Biyernes.

Etymology

From the word 'uwi' meaning 'to return' or 'to go home'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

time to go home
it is time to go home
uwian na

Related Words

return
The action of going back home.
uwi
home
The place where a person lives.
tahanan

Slang Meanings

I'm going home now.
I'm going home now, let's go!
Uuwi na ako, tara na!
Going back home.
I'm going back home, I'm tired of being out.
Balik-bahay na ako, sawa na sa labas.
On the way home.
I'm on my way home, I walked a long distance.
Pauwi na ako, ang layo ng nilakad ko.
Let's go home!
Let's go home, I'm getting hungry!
Uwi na tayo, nagugutom na ako!