buhat
buhát with stress marks
to carry, lift; from
Also means
As a preposition, buhat means 'from' or 'since', indicating origin of place or time — buhat Maynila (from Manila), buhat noon (since then).
Usage Note
Buhat means to lift or carry something heavy in its verb sense, often used in physical labor contexts. As a preposition it functions like mula (from/since) but carries a slightly more formal or literary register, common in songs, poetry, and formal speech.
Examples
" Bubuhatin ko ang kahon. "
Natural Translation
I'll carry the box.
Literal Translation
Will-lift I the box.
" Buhat sa amin ang kape. "
Natural Translation
The coffee is from us.
Literal Translation
From to us the coffee.
" Buhat noong bata pa ako, naaalala ko pa ang mga kuwento ng aking lola tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
Ever since I was a child, I still remember my grandmother's stories every night.
Literal Translation
From when child still I, remember I still the stories of my grandmother every night.
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