hilom
hílom with stress marks
heal; close an opening
Usage Note
Hilom refers to the healing or closing of a wound, sore, or opening. Used literally for physical wounds and figuratively for emotional healing, the phrase maghilom ang sugat (the wound will heal) is often applied metaphorically to grief or broken relationships.
Examples
" Mabilis ang hilom ng sugat ko. "
Natural Translation
My wound heals fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the heal of wound my.
" Ang hilom ng sugat ay mabilis. "
Natural Translation
The healing of the wound is fast.
Literal Translation
The heal of wound is fast.
" Mas matagal ang hilom ng sugat sa puso kaysa sa anumang pasa sa katawan, lalo na kung pagtataksil ang sanhi. "
Natural Translation
The healing of a wound in the heart takes longer than any bruise on the body, especially if betrayal is the cause.
Literal Translation
More long the heal of wound in heart than in any bruise in body, especially if betrayal the cause.
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