From root: buhay
Usage Note
Habambuhay is used to describe something that lasts for an entire lifetime. It is a common word in romantic songs and wedding vows to mean forever.
Examples
" Habambuhay kong tatandaan ito. "
Natural Translation
I will remember this for a lifetime.
Literal Translation
Lifelong I will remember this.
" Ito ang sumpa na habambuhay. "
Natural Translation
This is a lifelong oath.
Literal Translation
This the oath that lifelong.
" Nangako sila ng habambuhay na pagmamahalan sa harap ng pari, ngunit hindi inakala ng iba na magtatagal pa nga. "
Natural Translation
They promised lifelong love in front of the priest, though others never expected it would actually last.
Literal Translation
Promised they of lifelong loving in front of the priest, but not expected by others that would last indeed.
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