kawing
kawíng with stress marks
clasp, link
Usage Note
Kawing refers to a link in a chain or the act of hooking two things together. It is used both literally (a chain link, a clasp on jewelry) and figuratively (a connection between ideas or people). The verb 'ikawing' means to link or connect.
Examples
" Naputol ang kawing ng kadena. "
Natural Translation
The chain's link snapped.
Literal Translation
Broke the link of-the chain.
" Naputol ang kawing ng tansiyon. "
Natural Translation
The tension wire's link snapped.
Literal Translation
Broke the link of-the wire.
" Bawat tao sa pamilya ay parang kawing ng kadena na nagbibigkis sa isa't isa sa hirap at ginhawa. "
Natural Translation
Each person in the family is like a chain link that binds them to one another through hardship and ease.
Literal Translation
Each person in-the family is like link of-the chain that binds to one-another in hardship and ease.
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