From root: habi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinahabi
i-pi-na-HA-bi
had something woven
Present (Incomplete)
ipinahahabi
i-pi-na-ha-HA-bi
having something woven
Future (Contemplated)
ipahahabi
i-pa-ha-HA-bi
will have something woven
Usage Note
Ipahabi is used when commissioning an artisan to weave a specific item, like a textile or a mat, for you. It reflects the traditional practice of requesting custom handmade crafts from local weavers.
Examples
" Ipahabi mo ang tela. "
Natural Translation
Have the cloth woven.
Literal Translation
Have-woven you the cloth.
" Kailangan mong ipahabi ang tela. "
Natural Translation
You need to have the cloth woven.
Literal Translation
Need you have-woven the cloth.
" Nais ng pamilya na ipahabi sa magaling na manghahabi ang tela na gagamitin sa kasal ng kanilang anak. "
Natural Translation
The family wants to have the cloth for their child's wedding woven by a skilled weaver.
Literal Translation
Want by-the family that have-woven by skilled weaver the cloth that will-be-used at wedding of their child.
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