bihira
bihíra with stress marks
rare; seldom
Usage Note
Bihira is used to describe infrequent actions or rare occurrences, often paired with the particle 'lang' for emphasis in daily conversation. It is typically followed by the linker '-ng' or 'na' to connect it to the word it modifies.
Examples
" Bihira siyang umiyak. "
Natural Translation
He/She rarely cries.
Literal Translation
Rarely he/she cry.
" Bihira kaming kumain sa labas. "
Natural Translation
We rarely eat out.
Literal Translation
Rarely we eat at outside.
" Bihira na ngayong magkita ang buong pamilya dahil nasa magkakaibang lungsod na ang bawat isa sa amin. "
Natural Translation
It's rare now for the whole family to see each other because each one of us is in a different city.
Literal Translation
Rare already now-that meet the whole family because in different cities already the each one of us.
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