Usage Note
Hatid means to escort or accompany someone — typically to see them safely to their destination — a deeply culturally embedded practice in the Philippines, especially when escorting women, children, or guests home. The word is also used for delivering messages or conveying news.
Examples
" Hatid kita sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
I'll walk you home.
Literal Translation
Escort I-you to house.
" Ako ang hatid niya sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is my escort to school.
Literal Translation
I the escort his/her to school.
" Ipinilit ng tatay na hatid ako hanggang istasyon dahil madilim na ang daan sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
My father insisted on accompanying me all the way to the station because the road was already dark at night.
Literal Translation
Insisted of father that escort me until station because dark already the road in night.
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