away
awáy with stress marks
quarrel; argument; fight
Usage Note
Away refers to both verbal arguments and physical fights. It is commonly used with the prefix 'mag-' to describe people currently fighting or 'makipag-' to describe picking a quarrel with someone.
Examples
" Walang away sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is no fighting at home.
Literal Translation
None fight at house.
" Malaki ang kanilang away. "
Natural Translation
Their fight/quarrel is big.
Literal Translation
Big the their fight.
" Nagsimula ang kanilang away sa maliit na bagay, ngunit lumaki ito hanggang sa hindi na sila nag-uusap. "
Natural Translation
Their quarrel started over a small thing, but it grew until they were no longer speaking.
Literal Translation
Started the their fight in small that thing, but grew it until that not anymore they speaking.
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