From root: halo
Usage Note
Kahalo refers to a specific person or thing that is mixed with others. You use this when identifying one of the components of a mixture.
Examples
" May kahalong asukal ito. "
Natural Translation
This has sugar mixed in.
Literal Translation
Has mixed-in sugar this.
" May kahalo na gatas ang aking inumin. "
Natural Translation
My drink has milk mixed into it.
Literal Translation
Has ingredient of milk the my drink.
" Maingat siyang nagbabasa ng label dahil baka may kahalong sangkap na hindi niya kayang kainin. "
Natural Translation
She reads labels carefully because there might be a mixed-in ingredient she can't eat.
Literal Translation
Careful she-that reads of label because maybe has mixed-in ingredient that not she able eat.
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