From root: hati
Usage Note
Magkahati is a magka- reciprocal adjective from hati indicating that two parties share a single thing equally between them. The magka- prefix marks mutual or paired participation, distinguishing magkahati from hati-hati where distribution may be among many.
Examples
" Magkahati tayo sa tinapay. "
Natural Translation
Let's share the bread.
Literal Translation
Share-together we in bread.
" Magkahati kami sa kwarto. "
Natural Translation
We are sharing the room together.
Literal Translation
Sharing-together we in room.
" Magkahati kami ng kapatid ko sa gastusin sa bahay para hindi mabigatan ang isa sa amin. "
Natural Translation
My sibling and I split the household expenses so that neither of us is overburdened.
Literal Translation
Share-together we of sibling my in expenses in house so-that not burdened the one in us.
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