Bikol Central edit

Etymology edit

From ma- +‎ hiwas.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /maˈhiwas/, [maˈhi.was]
  • IPA(key): /maˈʔiwas/, [maˈʔi.was] (h-dropping)
  • Hyphenation: ma‧hi‧was

Adjective edit

mahíwas (intensified mahiwason, Basahan spelling ᜋᜑᜒᜏᜐ᜔)

  1. wide; broad; spacious; roomy
    Synonym: halakbang
  2. loose (not fixed in place tightly or firmly)
    Antonym: piot