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wakas

wakás with stress marks

end; conclusion

noun wa-KAS Native origin Common
Time Time Expressions
Illustration of "wakas" (end; conclusion)

Usage Note

Wakas refers to the conclusion of a story, event, or period of time. It is famously seen as 'Ang Wakas' (The End) at the finale of Filipino movies and books to signify the completion of the narrative.

Examples

Beginner

" Maganda ang wakas ng pelikula. "

Natural Translation

The end of the movie was good.

Literal Translation

Nice the end of movie.

Intermediate

" Ito na ang wakas ng kwento. "

Natural Translation

This is the end of the story.

Literal Translation

This now the end of story.

Advanced

" Sa katapusan ng taon, balikan natin ang lahat ng natutunan at ipagdiwang ang ating mga tagumpay. "

Natural Translation

At the end of the year, let's look back on everything we learned and celebrate our successes.

Literal Translation

At the end of year, look-back we the all of learned and celebrate the our successes.

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Derived Words

pangwakas DERIVED

concluding

walang-wakas DERIVED

endless

Actor Focus Verbs

magwakas AF VERB

to end

Object Focus Verbs

wakasan OF VERB

to end

iwakas OF VERB

to conclude with

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