husay
husáy with stress marks
skill, perfection
Usage Note
Husay refers to skill, finesse, or orderliness — the quality of doing something with expertise and precision. It can describe a person's talent in a craft, the neatness of an arrangement, or the smoothness of a process. The verb form (maghusay) means to arrange or settle something properly. Filipinos value husay as a mark of craftsmanship and competence.
Examples
" Hangang-hanga ako sa husay mo. "
Natural Translation
I really admire your skill.
Literal Translation
Admiring-admiring I in skill your.
" Kitang-kita ang husay ng manggagawa sa kanyang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
The worker's skill is clearly evident in his/her work.
Literal Translation
Clearly-seen the skill of-the worker in his/her work.
" Hindi sapat ang husay lamang sa larangang ito; kailangan mo rin ng tiyaga at disiplina upang magtagumpay. "
Natural Translation
Skill alone isn't enough in this field; you also need patience and discipline to succeed.
Literal Translation
Not enough the skill only in field this; need you also of patience and discipline so-that succeed.
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