Wahakin (en. To break apart)

wa-há-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To open or remove a part of something, often requiring breaking its assembly.

Break the box to see its contents.

Wahakin mo ang kahon upang makita ang laman.

In a literary context, this word can be used to express overcoming uncertainty or breaking something.

Break your fear to move forward.

Wahakin mo ang iyong takot upang makapagpatuloy.

To perform an action that causes destruction to a structure.

Break the old wall to make a window.

Wahakin mo ang lumang pader upang makagawa ng bintana.

derived from the root word 'waha' meaning 'to open' or 'to remove'

break the barrier

remove obstacles or barriers in a situation

wahakin ang hadlang

broken

a state of destruction or fracturing of something.

wasak

To explode or destroy.

Blow up the wall so we can get in easily!

Wahakin mo yung pader para mas madali tayong makapasok!

To tackle a big issue or control a situation.

We need to deal with this problem before it gets worse.

Kailangan nating wahakin ang problema ito bago pa lumala.

To create noise or a commotion.

Don't make a ruckus here, let's keep it quiet!

Huwag kang mag-wahakin dito, tahimik na tayo!