likha
likhâ with stress marks
creation; work of art
Usage Note
Likhâ refers to a creation or invention, often used in artistic, literary, or formal contexts. Unlike the general word 'gawa' (made), it implies a higher level of craftsmanship, originality, or inspiration. It is the root for 'lumikha' (to create) and is frequently found in terms like 'likhang-sining' (work of art).
Examples
" Maganda ang likha mo. "
Natural Translation
Your creation is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the creation your.
" Ang awit ay likha ng aking ama. "
Natural Translation
The song is a creation of my father.
Literal Translation
The song is creation of [the] my father.
" Ang bawat likha ng batang pintor ay nagtataglay ng kuwentong hindi kayang ipaliwanag ng mga salita. "
Natural Translation
Every creation by the young painter carries a story that words cannot explain.
Literal Translation
The each creation of young painter holds story that not able to-explain by the words.
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