From root: hayag
Usage Note
Pahayag refers to a formal public statement or a declaration of intent.
Examples
" Maikli ang pahayag niya. "
Natural Translation
His statement was short.
Literal Translation
Short the statement his.
" Makinig tayo sa kanyang pahayag. "
Natural Translation
Let us listen to his statement.
Literal Translation
Listen we to his/her statement.
" Sa kanyang pahayag kahapon, ipinaliwanag ng pangulo kung bakit kailangang itaas ang buwis sa darating na taon. "
Natural Translation
In his statement yesterday, the president explained why taxes need to be raised in the coming year.
Literal Translation
In his statement yesterday, explained of-the president why need-to raise the tax in coming year.
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