From root: hikaw
Usage Note
Nakahikaw is a stative adjective using the naka- prefix, describing the state of wearing earrings at the time of reference. It focuses on the resultant state rather than the action of putting earrings on, which would be expressed with nagsuot. The naka- construction is widely used for accessories and clothing in Filipino to describe what someone has on.
Examples
" Nakahikaw ang bata ng perlas. "
Natural Translation
The child is wearing pearl earrings.
Literal Translation
Wearing-earrings the child of pearl.
" Siya ay nakahikaw ng perlas. "
Natural Translation
She is wearing pearl earrings.
Literal Translation
She is wearing-earrings of pearl.
" Kahit pumunta lang sa palengke, lagi siyang nakahikaw ng gintong regalo sa kanya ng kanyang asawa. "
Natural Translation
Even when just going to the market, she always wears the gold earrings her husband gave her.
Literal Translation
Even go only to market, always she wearing-earrings of gold that gift to her of her spouse.
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