From root: hawak
Usage Note
Taga-hawak refers to a person assigned to hold or carry an item for another person.
Examples
" Ikaw ang taga-hawak ng pera. "
Natural Translation
You are the holder of the money.
Literal Translation
You the holder of-the money.
" Sino ang taga-hawak ng susi? "
Natural Translation
Who is the holder of the key?
Literal Translation
Who the holder of-the key?
" Bilang taga-hawak ng mga dokumento, dapat siyang maging maingat upang walang mawala habang naglalakbay sila. "
Natural Translation
As the holder of the documents, he must be careful so that nothing gets lost while they travel.
Literal Translation
As holder of the documents must he become careful so-that nothing lost while traveling they.
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