From root: hati
Usage Note
Panghahati is used when referring to the specific way or tool used for dividing things. It emphasizes the instrument or system of partitioning.
Examples
" Patas ang panghahati nila. "
Natural Translation
Their manner of division is fair.
Literal Translation
Fair the manner-of-division their.
" Iba ang panghahati niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her manner of division is different.
Literal Translation
Different the manner-of-division his/her.
" Naiba ang panghahati ng mana nang dumating ang bagong abogado na sumunod sa batas sa halip na sa kagustuhan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The manner of dividing the inheritance changed when the new lawyer arrived who followed the law instead of the family's wishes.
Literal Translation
Changed the manner-of-division of inheritance when arrived the new lawyer who followed to law instead of to wish of family.
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