muhi
muhî with stress marks
hate; hatred
Usage Note
Muhi is a strong native word expressing deep dislike or aversion, used as a noun for hatred and as a verb root in forms like namumuhi. It carries more emotional weight than 'ayaw' and signals genuine detestation rather than mild preference.
Examples
" Walang muhi sa puso ko. "
Natural Translation
There is no hatred in my heart.
Literal Translation
None hatred in heart my.
" Wala akong naramdamang muhi sa kanya kahit na sinaktan niya ako. "
Natural Translation
I felt no hatred towards him/her even though he/she hurt me.
Literal Translation
None I felt hatred to him/her even though hurt he/she me.
" Sa halip na magtanim ng muhi sa mga nanakit sa kanya, pinili niyang magpatawad at magpatuloy sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Instead of harboring hatred toward those who hurt her, she chose to forgive and move on with her life.
Literal Translation
In place that to-plant of hatred to plural hurt to her, chose she to-forgive and to-continue in life.
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