liwas

Tagalog

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog)
    • IPA(key): /liˈwas/ [lɪˈwas] (adjective)
      • Rhymes: -as
    • IPA(key): /ˈliwas/ [ˈli.wɐs] (noun)
      • Rhymes: -iwas
  • Syllabification: li‧was

Adjective

liwás (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜒᜏᜐ᜔)

  1. deviating; out of alignment
    Synonyms: lihis, lisya, linsad
  2. contrary to fact; erroneous; mistaken
    Synonyms: taliwas, lisya
  3. disconnected; disjointed
    Synonyms: tanggal, puknat, tiklap

Derived terms

Noun

liwas (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜒᜏᜐ᜔)

  1. detour; deviation (from the direct or usual route)
    Synonyms: lihis, paglihis

Further reading
  • “liwas”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

Tiruray

Noun

liwas

  1. large monkey
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