lahat
lahát with stress marks
all; everyone
Usage Note
Lahat is one of the most frequently used words in Tagalog, functioning as a universal quantifier meaning all, everyone, or everything. It appears in virtually all registers from casual conversation to formal speech and is often combined with nang lahat (all at once) or sa lahat (to all) for emphasis.
Examples
" Lahat tayo ay pagod. "
Natural Translation
We are all tired.
Literal Translation
All we are tired.
" Umalis silang lahat. "
Natural Translation
They all left.
Literal Translation
Left they all.
" Nagpasalamat ang guro sa lahat ng mag-aaral na tumulong sa paglilinis ng silid-aralan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher thanked all the students who helped clean the classroom yesterday.
Literal Translation
Thanked the teacher to all of students who helped in cleaning of classroom yesterday.
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