EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
act of slicing; a cut...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pag-HI-wa/
FIL: Ang akto ng pagputol o paghati sa isang bagay gamit ang isang matalim na kasangkapan tulad ng kutsilyo.
EN: act of slicing; a cut
The OG kitchen skill. This is your mom's expert-level paghiwa of garlic for gisa, or that moment of truth when you slice a watermelon hoping it's red inside. It’s also what happens when you're not careful with the can opener. From making adobo to opening a Lazada package, paghiwa is a daily essential.
ROOT MEANING: slice, cut, gash
The noun form of the verb "hiwain" (to slice).
🇵🇭 Mag-ingat sa paghiwa ng sibuyas para hindi maiyak.
🇺🇸 Be careful in slicing onions so you don't cry.
🇵🇭 Ang bilis ng kanyang paghiwa sa mga gulay.
🇺🇸 His slicing of the vegetables is so fast.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.