hiwalay
hiwálay with stress marks
separate
Usage Note
Hiwalay means separated, apart, or estranged — and is the standard Tagalog word for describing a couple that has broken up or separated (though divorce is not legally available in the Philippines). 'Hiwalay na sila' (they're separated now) is a common phrase. It also describes physical separation of objects or people.
Examples
" Hiwalay na sila ngayon. "
Natural Translation
They are separated now.
Literal Translation
Separated already they now.
" Gusto ko ng hiwalay na kwarto. "
Natural Translation
I want a separate room.
Literal Translation
Want I of separate that room.
" Matagal na silang hiwalay, ngunit nananatili silang magkaibigan alang-alang sa kanilang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
They have long been separated, but they remain friends for the sake of their children.
Literal Translation
Long-time already they separated, but remain they friends for-the-sake of their children.
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