From root: hari
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinari
hi-NA-ri
lorded over
Present (Incomplete)
hinahari
hi-na-HA-ri
lording over
Future (Contemplated)
hahariin
ha-ha-ri-IN
will lord over
Usage Note
Hariin is used when one exerts authority or dominance over others in a manner similar to a king, often with a negative or arrogant connotation. It is primarily found in literary or formal discourse rather than casual everyday speech.
Examples
" Ayaw niyang hariin ang iba. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to lord over others.
Literal Translation
Dislike he lord-over the others.
" Ayaw niyang hariin ang buong grupo. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to lord over the whole group.
Literal Translation
Dislike he lord-over the whole group.
" Sinubukan ng bagong pinuno na hariin ang buong samahan ngunit tumutol ang mga miyembro sa kanyang mapangahas na pamamaraan. "
Natural Translation
The new leader tried to lord over the whole organization, but the members objected to his domineering ways.
Literal Translation
Tried by-the new leader to lord-over the whole organization but objected the members to his domineering ways.
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