From root: habang
Usage Note
Habang-buhay is used to express that an action or state will persist until death, such as in the phrase habang-buhay kitang mamahalin.
Examples
" Mahal kita habang-buhay. "
Natural Translation
I love you forever.
Literal Translation
Love I-you forever.
" Magkasama tayo habang-buhay. "
Natural Translation
We will be together forever.
Literal Translation
Together we forever.
" Sinumpaan niyang aalagaan ang kapatid niya habang-buhay, kahit alam niyang mabigat ang pasanin nito. "
Natural Translation
He vowed to take care of his sibling forever, even knowing what a heavy burden it would be.
Literal Translation
Vowed he to take care the sibling his forever, even though knew he heavy the burden this.
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