Watakwatakin (en. To break into pieces)

/wɐtɐk.wɐ.tɪ.kɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act of breaking or splitting apart.
Break the box into pieces for easier transport.
Watakwatakin mo ang kahon para sa mas madaling pagdadala.
To cause destruction to something.
Don't break the toys, keep them properly stored.
Huwag watakwatakin ang mga laruan, itago mo sila ng maayos.
To diminish the whole by disassembling.
I need to break apart the old furniture.
Kailangan kong watakwatakin ang mga lumang kasangkapan.

Etymology

From the word 'watak' which means 'to split' or 'to break into parts'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to break the left memento
The use of physical force to destroy something valuable.
watakwatakin ang iniwang memento

Related Words

break
To burst or separate something into smaller parts.
watak

Slang Meanings

To break apart or separate.
Their fights are getting too much, it seems they’re going to break up.
Sobra na ang away nila, mukhang watakwatakin na sila ng jowa niya.
To part ways unexpectedly.
When they got into a fight, the group suddenly broke apart.
Nang nagkasakitan sila, biglang watakwatakin ang grupo.