From root: habi
Usage Note
Paghahabi refers to the systematic art or industry of weaving cloth. It is a significant cultural practice among various indigenous groups in the Philippines.
Examples
" Matagal ang paghahabi ng tela. "
Natural Translation
Weaving cloth takes a long time.
Literal Translation
Long the weaving of cloth.
" Mahirap ang proseso ng paghahabi ng tela. "
Natural Translation
The weaving process of fabric is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the process of weaving of fabric.
" Sa paghahabi ng mga katutubo, hindi lamang tela ang nililikha kundi pati na rin ang mga kuwento ng kanilang lahi. "
Natural Translation
In the weaving of the indigenous people, it is not only cloth that is created but also the stories of their lineage.
Literal Translation
In-the weaving of the natives, not only cloth the is-created but also too the stories of their lineage.
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