EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to slice; to cut...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/hi-WA-in/
FIL: Ang akto ng paggamit ng isang bagay na matalas upang hatiin o putulin ang isang bagay.
EN: to slice; to cut
The verb form of `hiwa`. This is the command you give or receive. "Hiwain mo na 'yang cake!" is the official start of any Filipino birthday party after the song. It's the action that turns a whole into parts.
From 'hiwa' (slice) + '-in' (object-focus suffix).
ROOT MEANING: slice, cut, gash
An object-focused verb. "Hiwain mo ang tinapay" (You slice the bread). The focus is on the thing being sliced.
🇵🇭 Pakisuyo, hiwain mo ang litson para sa mga bisita.
🇺🇸 Please, slice the roasted pig for the guests.
🇵🇭 Marunong ka bang hiwain ang isda nang tama?
🇺🇸 Do you know how to cut the fish properly?
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.