walang-awa

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• walang awa — common

Etymology

From wala (“without”) +‎ -ng- +‎ awa (“mercy”).

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /waˌlaŋ ˈʔawaʔ/ [wɐˌlaŋ ˈʔaː.wɐʔ]
• Rhymes: -awaʔ
• Syllabification: wa‧lang-a‧wa

Adjective

waláng-awà (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ᜀᜏ)

1. merciless

   Synonyms: malupit, walang-habag

Related terms

• kawalang-awa