hanggahan
hanggahán with stress marks
result; boundary
From root: hangga
Usage Note
Hanggahan refers to a defined boundary, limit, or the terminal result of a process. It is used in geographic descriptions of borders and in figurative discussions of the outcome or endpoint of a situation. More formal than the root 'hangga.'
Examples
" Nasa hanggahan na tayo ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
We're already at the edge of the town.
Literal Translation
At-the boundary already we of town.
" Ang hanggahan ng lupain ay minarkahan ng puno ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
The boundary of the land was marked by a mango tree.
Literal Translation
The boundary of-the land was marked by-the tree of mango.
" Walang hanggahan ang pagmamahal ng isang ina, kahit gaano pa kalayo ang narating ng kanyang anak. "
Natural Translation
A mother's love has no limit, no matter how far her child has gone.
Literal Translation
None boundary the love of a mother, even however far the reached of her child.
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