From root: likha
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilikha
ni-lik-HA
created
Present (Incomplete)
nililikha
ni-li-lik-HA
creating
Future (Contemplated)
lilikhain
li-lik-ha-IN
will create
Usage Note
Likhain is typically used in artistic, literary, or formal contexts to describe the act of crafting something original, such as a piece of art or a literary work. It carries a more sophisticated tone than the general term 'gawin' and is often associated with creativity or invention.
Examples
" Gusto kong likhain ito. "
Natural Translation
I want to create this.
Literal Translation
Want I create this.
" Gusto kong likhain ang bagong laro. "
Natural Translation
I want to create a new game.
Literal Translation
Want I create the new game.
" Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang imahinasyon, nais ng batang artista na likhain ang mundong puno ng kulay at pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Through her imagination, the young artist wishes to create a world full of color and dreams.
Literal Translation
By-means of her imagination, wishes of young artist to create the world full of color and dream.
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