From root: hari
Usage Note
Paghahari describes the act of ruling or the period during which a monarch or powerful figure is in control.
Examples
" Magaling ang paghahari ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The king's reign is good.
Literal Translation
Good the reign of-the king.
" Matagal ang paghahari ng dating pinuno. "
Natural Translation
The reign of the former leader was long.
Literal Translation
Long the reign of-the former leader.
" Sa panahon ng kanyang paghahari, umunlad ang kaharian at namuhay nang payapa ang mga tao. "
Natural Translation
During his reign, the kingdom prospered and the people lived peacefully.
Literal Translation
In time of his reign, prospered the kingdom and lived in peaceful the people.
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