From root: habang
Usage Note
Panghabang-buhay describes something intended to last for a whole lifetime, like a commitment or a permanent contract.
Examples
" Panghabang-buhay ang pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Learning is lifelong.
Literal Translation
Lifelong the studying.
" Ito ay panghabang-buhay na commitment. "
Natural Translation
This is a lifelong commitment.
Literal Translation
This is lifelong commitment.
" Sa kasal, nangako silang magmamahalan nang panghabang-buhay sa hirap man o sa ginhawa. "
Natural Translation
At the wedding, they promised to love each other for a lifetime, whether in hardship or in comfort.
Literal Translation
At wedding, promised they will-love-each-other for lifelong in hardship even or in comfort.
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