From root: lihim
Usage Note
Kalihim refers to an official title, such as a Cabinet Secretary or a secretary of an organization.
Examples
" Bago ang kalihim namin. "
Natural Translation
Our secretary is new.
Literal Translation
New the secretary our.
" Ang kalihim ay nagtatala ng mga agenda. "
Natural Translation
The secretary is listing the agendas.
Literal Translation
The secretary is listing the agendas.
" Ang kalihim ng kagawaran ay nagbigay ng pahayag tungkol sa mga bagong patakaran na ipatutupad sa susunod na buwan. "
Natural Translation
The department secretary gave a statement about the new policies that will be implemented next month.
Literal Translation
The secretary of department gave of statement about the new policies that will-be-implemented in next month.
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