ahit
áhit with stress marks
shave
Usage Note
Ahit means shave as both a noun and a verb root, appearing most often as mag-ahit for the act of shaving oneself. The phrase bagong ahit describes someone who has just had a fresh, clean shave or a very short new haircut — a compliment frequently used after a barber visit.
Examples
" Kailangan na niya ng ahit. "
Natural Translation
He needs a shave now.
Literal Translation
Need already he of shave.
" Malinis ang kaniyang ahit. "
Natural Translation
His shave is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the his shave.
" Pagkatapos ng matagal na biyahe, ang unang ginawa niya ay mag-ahit para muling magmukhang presentable. "
Natural Translation
After the long trip, the first thing he did was shave to look presentable again.
Literal Translation
After of long trip, the first did he is shave to again look presentable.
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