Usage Note
Guwang refers to a deep gap, hollow, or void — whether a physical chasm in the ground or a gap in a structure. It can also be used figuratively to describe an unbridgeable difference between two people or groups, similar to the English words 'gulf' or 'rift.'
Examples
" May malalim na guwang doon. "
Natural Translation
There is a deep chasm over there.
Literal Translation
Has deep chasm there.
" May malaking guwang sa gitna ng dalawang bundok. "
Natural Translation
There is a large chasm between the two mountains.
Literal Translation
Has big chasm in middle-of the two mountains.
" Lumaki ang guwang sa pagitan ng magkapatid matapos ang away na hindi nila pinag-usapan nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
The rift between the siblings grew after the quarrel they never talked through properly.
Literal Translation
Grew the chasm in between of siblings after the quarrel that not they talked-about properly.
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