hati-hati
divided into parts
From root: hati
Usage Note
Hati-hati is a reduplicated adjective from hati indicating that something has been divided into multiple portions for distribution among a group. The reduplication conveys thoroughness and carries a cooperative, communal tone in Filipino social contexts.
Examples
" Hati-hati na ang keyk. "
Natural Translation
The cake is already divided into parts.
Literal Translation
Divided-into-parts already the cake.
" Hati-hati na ang mga saging. "
Natural Translation
The bananas are already divided into parts.
Literal Translation
Divided-into-parts already the (plural) banana.
" Bago kami umalis sa piyesta, hati-hati na ang natirang pagkain upang may madala ang bawat bisita pauwi. "
Natural Translation
Before we left the fiesta, the leftover food was already divided into portions so each guest had something to bring home.
Literal Translation
Before we leave the fiesta, divided-into-parts already the remaining food so-that have to-bring the each guest going-home.
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