bihasá
expert, skillful
Usage Note
Bihasa describes a person who is highly skilled or proficient through practice and experience. It is commonly used to describe craftspeople, athletes, and professionals. It implies a mastery developed through repeated action rather than innate talent, consistent with Filipino values around diligence and perseverance.
Examples
" Bihasa siya sa paggawa ng silya. "
Natural Translation
He is skilled at making chairs.
Literal Translation
Skilled he in making of chair.
" Bihasá siya sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
He/She is expert in cooking.
Literal Translation
Expert he/she in cooking.
" Naging bihasa siya sa pagkukumpuni ng makina dahil sa maraming taon na ginugol niya sa talyer. "
Natural Translation
He became an expert at repairing machines because of the many years he spent at the workshop.
Literal Translation
Became skilled he in repairing of machine because of many year that spent he in workshop.
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