To cut (tl. Hiwain)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Dapat hiwain ang prutas bago ito kainin.
You should cut the fruit before eating it.
Context: daily life
Hiwain mo ang tinapay para sa sandwich.
Please cut the bread for the sandwich.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay gusto hiwain ang kanyang mga laruan.
The child wants to cut his toys.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kailangan hiwain ang mga gulay para sa sopas.
You need to cut the vegetables for the soup.
Context: cooking
Matapos hiwain ang papel, ilagay ito sa kahon.
After you cut the paper, put it in the box.
Context: office
Kung hiwain mo nang maayos, mas madali itong lutuin.
If you cut it properly, it will be easier to cook.
Context: cooking

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang artista ay dapat hiwain ang mga bahagi ng kanyang obra sa tamang sukat.
The artist must cut the parts of his work to the correct size.
Context: art
Hiwain mo ang mga ideya sa talakayan upang magtagal ang pag-uusap.
You should cut the ideas in the discussion to prolong the conversation.
Context: discussion
Minsan, kailangan nating hiwain ang mga ilusyon upang makakita ng katotohanan.
Sometimes, we need to cut the illusions to see the truth.
Context: philosophy

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