pahaba
lengthwise or elongated
From root: haba
Usage Note
Pahaba describes a shape or direction that is longitudinal. Hiwain ang tinapay nang pahaba means cut the bread lengthwise.
Examples
" Hatiin mo ito nang pahaba. "
Natural Translation
Cut this lengthwise.
Literal Translation
Halve you this in-lengthwise-way.
" Gupitin mo ang papel nang pahaba. "
Natural Translation
Cut the paper lengthwise.
Literal Translation
Cut you the paper in a lengthwise way.
" Para mas madaling iluto, hiwain mo nang pahaba ang talong bago mo ihagis sa kawali. "
Natural Translation
So it cooks more easily, slice the eggplant lengthwise before you toss it into the pan.
Literal Translation
So-that more easy to-cook, slice you in-lengthwise-way the eggplant before you toss to-the pan.
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