hulihan
the rear or back part
From root: huli
Usage Note
Hulihan refers to the back part of a physical object, such as the rear of a vehicle or the end of a line.
Examples
" Nasa hulihan ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
My bag is at the back.
Literal Translation
Is-at rear the bag my.
" Pumunta tayo sa hulihan ng bus. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to the rear of the bus.
Literal Translation
Go we to rear of bus.
" Kung gusto mong makaupo, doon ka sa hulihan dahil puno na ang mga unahang upuan. "
Natural Translation
If you want a seat, go to the back because the front seats are already full.
Literal Translation
If want you-that to-sit, there you at-the rear because full already the front seats.
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