Yawi

key; clue; answer; key point depending on contextnoun

Alternative meanings

Yawi means key. It can refer to a physical key for opening a door, car, lock, or cabinet. It can also be used figuratively as the key, clue, or answer to understanding or solving something. For a digital password, many speakers use password or pasword.

Pronunciation

YAH-wee

Root and affixes

Common form: yawi. Variant: yawe. Used in phrases such as yawi sa pultahan = key to the door, yawi sa kalampusan = key to success.

Variants or conjugations

yawe; yabi; password; pasword; yawi sa pultahan; yawi sa kalampusan

Related words and expressions

key; password; code; clue; answer; important; access

Meaning and usage notes

If “clave” means important or essential, importante or mahinungdanon may fit depending on the sentence. If it means password, translate the full sentence or use password/pasword.