waksi
waksî with stress marks
turn away; renounce
Usage Note
Waksi conveys a deliberate act of rejection or turning away from something, often with moral or emotional force. It is used in formal writing, literature, and religious contexts to describe renouncing vices, false beliefs, or harmful relationships. The word carries a strong sense of resolve and finality.
Examples
" Dapat mong iwaksi ang bisyo. "
Natural Translation
You should renounce the vice.
Literal Translation
Should you renounce the vice.
" Kailangan ang waksi ng masamang bisyo. "
Natural Translation
Renouncing bad habits is necessary.
Literal Translation
Necessary the renouncing of bad habit.
" Nangako siya sa harap ng pamilya na iwawaksi na niya ang lahat ng masamang ugali na sumira sa kanilang buhay. "
Natural Translation
He promised in front of the family that he would renounce all the bad habits that ruined their lives.
Literal Translation
Promised he in front of family that will-renounce already he the all of bad habits that ruined in their life.
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