Usage Note
Hawan means to clear away obstructions, debris, or things blocking a path, used in both practical and ceremonial contexts. In indigenous Filipino spiritual practice, hawan is a purification ritual in which a space is spiritually cleared before construction or a major event begins.
Examples
" Hinawan nila ang daan. "
Natural Translation
They cleared the path.
Literal Translation
Cleared they the path.
" Tapos na ang hawan sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
The clearing of the mountain is finished already.
Literal Translation
Finished now the clear-up in mountain.
" Bago simulan ang pagtatayo ng bahay, isinagawa ng pamilya ang hawan upang linisin ang lupa ayon sa lumang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
Before starting to build the house, the family performed the clearing ritual to purify the land according to old beliefs.
Literal Translation
Before begin the building of house, carried-out by-the family the clearing to-clean the land according to old belief.
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