From root: habi
Usage Note
Paghabi denotes the simple act or method of weaving. It focuses on the action itself rather than the industry or the person involved.
Examples
" Mahirap ang paghabi. "
Natural Translation
Weaving is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the act-of-weaving.
" Nagturo siya ng paghabi sa mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
She taught the youth about the act of weaving.
Literal Translation
Taught he/she of act of weaving to the youth.
" Sa paghabi ng banig, kailangan ng pasensya dahil mabagal at maingat ang bawat hakbang. "
Natural Translation
In weaving a mat, patience is needed because every step is slow and careful.
Literal Translation
In act-of-weaving of mat, needed of patience because slow and careful the each step.
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