hawig
resembling, similar
Usage Note
Hawig is used to describe a resemblance between two things or people, with the reciprocal form magkahawig meaning they resemble each other mutually. It implies a close but not identical similarity, making it more nuanced than 'pareho' and commonly used when noting that a child looks like a parent.
Examples
" Hawig ka sa tatay mo. "
Natural Translation
You resemble your father.
Literal Translation
Resembling you to father your.
" May hawig ang dalawang bata. "
Natural Translation
The two children have a resemblance.
Literal Translation
Has resemblance the two child.
" Sabi ng marami, hawig na hawig ang bunso sa kanilang lola noong bata pa ito. "
Natural Translation
Many say that the youngest closely resembles their grandmother when she was young.
Literal Translation
Said of many, resembling very the youngest to their grandmother when young still this.
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