From root: kaway
Usage Note
Pagkaway describes the specific instance or action of waving one's hand.
Examples
" Nakita ko ang pagkaway niya. "
Natural Translation
I saw her wave.
Literal Translation
Saw I the act-of-waving her.
" Itigil mo na ang pagkaway. "
Natural Translation
Stop the waving already.
Literal Translation
Stop you now the act-of-waving.
" Sa bawat pagkaway ng kanyang kamay mula sa bintana ng tren, alam kong matagal ko siyang hindi makikita. "
Natural Translation
With every wave of her hand from the train window, I knew I would not see her for a long time.
Literal Translation
At every act-of-waving of-the her hand from the window of-the train, knew I her not will-see.
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