Meaning of hinaw

hinaw

Cebuano

v. wash the hands. Hinawi ang bátà, Wash the child’s hands. paN- v. 1. wash one’s hands. Manghinaw ta, Let’s wash our hands; 2. paN- sa matag bagul find oneself without money (from the idea that if one washes with a half a coconut with the eyes punched out, there is hardly any water). Manghinaw ka sa matag bagul ug dílì nímu ampíngan ang ímung kabílin, You’ll find yourself without money if you’re not careful with your inheritance; 3. disclaim responsibility. Dì ka makapanghinaw sa ímung sáad, You can’t go back on your promise. -an(←), -l-an(←) n. washbasin. -in-an n. washed hands.