From root: hiwa
Usage Note
Hiwa-hiwa is a reduplicated form of hiwa indicating that something has been cut into multiple separate pieces. The reduplication signals a completed, distributed action — the whole has been broken down into individual portions — and is common when describing prepared fruit platters or pre-cut meat where the divided state is the key detail.
Examples
" Hiwa-hiwa na ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
The mango is already sliced into pieces.
Literal Translation
Sliced-into-pieces already the mango.
" Gusto ko ng hiwa-hiwa na prutas. "
Natural Translation
I want fruit that is sliced into several pieces.
Literal Translation
Want I of sliced-into-several-pieces that fruit.
" Inihain niya ang hiwa-hiwang mga prutas sa malaking pinggan upang madaling kunin ng mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
She served the fruit, sliced into several pieces, on a large plate so the guests could easily take some.
Literal Translation
Served she the sliced-into-pieces fruits on big plate so-that easily take by the guests.
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