halaw
hálaw with stress marks
quoted; from a literary work
Usage Note
Halaw is used in academic and literary contexts to indicate that a text, idea, or passage is adapted or drawn from a source — similar to 'adapted from' or 'excerpted from' in English. Halaw sa is standard citation language in Filipino-language academic papers, textbooks, and translated literature.
Examples
" Halaw ang tula sa Bibliya. "
Natural Translation
The poem is adapted from the Bible.
Literal Translation
Adapted the poem from Bible.
" Ang kwentong ito ay halaw sa isang lumang akdang Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
This story is adapted from an old Filipino literary work.
Literal Translation
The story this is adapted from an old literary-work Filipino.
" Ang dula na itatanghal ngayong gabi ay halaw sa isang sikat na nobela ngunit binago ang ilang tagpo upang umangkop sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The play that will be staged tonight is adapted from a famous novel, but some scenes were changed to fit the stage.
Literal Translation
The play that will-be-staged tonight is adapted from a famous novel but changed the some scenes to fit on-the stage.
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