Usage Note
Hari refers to a male monarch and is also commonly used in colloquial expressions to describe someone who is the master or most dominant in a specific field. For example, 'hari ng kalsada' (king of the road) is a well-known phrase used to describe jeepneys in the Philippines.
Examples
" Matalino ang hari. "
Natural Translation
The king is wise.
Literal Translation
Wise the king.
" Ang hari ay namuno nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
The king led well.
Literal Translation
The king is led well.
" Iginagalang ng mga tao ang hari dahil makatarungan siya sa pagpapasya sa bawat alitan. "
Natural Translation
The people respect the king because he is fair in deciding on every dispute.
Literal Translation
Respected by the people the king because just he in deciding on every dispute.
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