lahad
lahád with stress marks
open palm; declare; explain
Usage Note
Lahad carries the dual meaning of a physical gesture — the open, flat palm extended forward — and the communicative act of declaring or laying out information clearly. In formal and literary contexts it means to explain or expound; in physical description it refers to the open hand, often in a gesture of offering or presentation.
Examples
" Inilahad niya ang kanyang plano. "
Natural Translation
He explained his plan.
Literal Translation
Laid-out he the his plan.
" Isang lahad ng kamay ang nakita ko. "
Natural Translation
I saw an open palm gesture.
Literal Translation
One open-palm of hand the saw I.
" Sa pulong, malinaw na inilahad ng pangulo ang mga dahilan kung bakit kailangang baguhin ang kasalukuyang patakaran. "
Natural Translation
At the meeting, the president clearly laid out the reasons why the current policy needed to be changed.
Literal Translation
At-the meeting, clearly laid-out by-the president the reasons why need-to-change the current policy.
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