himakas
himákas with stress marks
last farewell
Usage Note
Himakas refers to a final farewell or last parting words, especially at the moment of death or permanent separation. It is most famously associated with Jose Rizal's final poem, giving the word deep emotional and literary weight in Philippine culture.
Examples
" Malungkot ang kanyang himakas. "
Natural Translation
His last farewell was sad.
Literal Translation
Sad the his last-farewell.
" Ito na ang aming himakas. "
Natural Translation
This is already our last farewell.
Literal Translation
This now the our last-farewell.
" Bago siya pumanaw, isinulat niya ang isang liham bilang himakas sa kanyang mga mahal sa buhay na naiwan. "
Natural Translation
Before he passed away, he wrote a letter as a last farewell to his loved ones who were left behind.
Literal Translation
Before he passed-away, wrote he the one letter as last-farewell to his loved in life who left-behind.
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