From root: hari
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghari
nag-ha-RI
ruled
Present (Incomplete)
naghahari
nag-ha-ha-RI
ruling
Future (Contemplated)
maghahari
mag-ha-ha-RI
will rule
Usage Note
Maghari is used to describe the act of reigning as a monarch or the dominance of a specific emotion or condition over a place. It is often found in formal literature, historical contexts, or when discussing abstract concepts like peace or justice prevailing.
Examples
" Naghari ang hari sa kaharian. "
Natural Translation
The king ruled over the kingdom.
Literal Translation
Ruled the king in kingdom.
" Gusto niyang maghari sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
He wants to rule the country.
Literal Translation
Want he rule in country.
" Matapos ang matagal na digmaan, sa wakas ay naghari na ang kapayapaan sa buong lupain. "
Natural Translation
After the long war, peace finally reigned over the entire land.
Literal Translation
After the long war, at last ruled now the peace in whole land.
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