EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
space, gap, opening...
constabulary...
constant, steady, unchanging...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/PU-wang/
FIL: Agwat o espasyo sa pagitan ng dalawang bagay; bakanteng lugar o patlang.
EN: space, gap, opening
That empty space in your heart after a breakup? That's a 'puwang'. It's also the gap between your teeth, the space between parked cars, or the awkward silence during a family reunion when tita asks about your love life.
From Malay 'ruang'.
Can refer to both physical and metaphorical spaces. 'Patlang' is a close synonym, often used for gaps in text or time.
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🇵🇭 May puwang pa ba sa puso mo para sa akin?
🇺🇸 Is there still a space in your heart for me?
🇵🇭 Mag-iwan ka ng sapat na puwang kapag pumarada ka.
🇺🇸 Leave enough space when you park.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.