Magwalay (en. To separate)

/maɡ.wá.lay/

Slang Meanings

to leave or run away
He wants to leave the house and live somewhere else.
Nais niyang magwalay sa bahay at manirahan sa ibang lugar.
to avoid or distance oneself
I wonder why he is avoiding his friends.
Nagtataka ako kung bakit siya magwalay sa mga kaibigan niya.
to be strong or tough it out
He needs to distance himself from his problems and be strong.
Kailangan niyang magwalay sa kanyang mga problema at maging matatag.