From root: hiling
Usage Note
Kahilingan is the nominalized form of 'hiling' (to request, to wish) and is the standard word for a formal request or petition. It appears in official letters, government forms, and institutional settings. Unlike the casual 'hiling,' kahilingan carries a degree of formality and is often the appropriate term in written administrative or legal contexts.
Examples
" Tinanggihan ang aking kahilingan. "
Natural Translation
My request was denied.
Literal Translation
Denied the my request.
" Isinumite niya ang kahilingan sa opisina ng mayor. "
Natural Translation
He/She submitted the request to the mayor's office.
Literal Translation
Submitted he/she the request to office of-the mayor.
" Bago aprubahan ng panel ang kahilingan ng komunidad, kinakailangan munang isumite ang lahat ng pormal na dokumento. "
Natural Translation
Before the panel approves the community's request, all the formal documents must first be submitted.
Literal Translation
Before approve by panel the request of community, needed first-to submit the all of formal documents.
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