haligi
halígi with stress marks
post; pillar; column
Usage Note
Haligi is the main structural support column of a building, whether a traditional bamboo house post or a concrete pillar. Figuratively, haligi ng tahanan (pillar of the home) is a common expression describing a family member who provides the household's stability and strength — an image central to Filipino family values.
Examples
" Matibay ang haligi ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The post of the house is sturdy.
Literal Translation
Sturdy the post of-the house.
" Ang tatay ang haligi ng aming pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Father is the pillar of our family.
Literal Translation
The father the pillar of-the our family.
" Matapos mamatay ang ama, naging haligi ng tahanan ang panganay na anak na nagtaguyod sa mga kapatid. "
Natural Translation
After the father died, the eldest child became the pillar of the home, supporting the siblings.
Literal Translation
After died the father, became pillar of-the home the eldest child who supported the siblings.
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