watak
watàk with stress marks
scattered; dispersed
Usage Note
Watak describes things that have been scattered or broken apart, whether physically (scattered papers, dispersed crowd) or figuratively (a divided group or broken family). The verb form 'magwatak-watak' suggests fragmentation or dissolution, and it is frequently used in political and social commentary.
Examples
" Watak ang mga papel. "
Natural Translation
The papers are scattered.
Literal Translation
Scattered the plural paper.
" Watak ang mga laruan sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The toys are scattered on the floor.
Literal Translation
Scattered the plural-, toy on floor.
" Nang sumabog ang bagyo, watak-watak ang mga pamilya sa baryo na naghahanap ng matutuluyan. "
Natural Translation
When the storm broke out, the families in the village were scattered, searching for somewhere to stay.
Literal Translation
When erupted the storm, scattered-scattered the plural family in village that searching of place-to-stay.
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