From root: tahi
Usage Note
Patahi refers to clothes or items that one has commissioned or ordered to be sewn by a tailor. Meron akong patahi sa kanto means I have an order being made at the corner shop.
Examples
" Tapos na ba ang patahi ko? "
Natural Translation
Is my custom order done yet?
Literal Translation
Done already question the custom-sewing-order my?
" May patahi kami sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
We have a custom sewing order at the corner.
Literal Translation
There-is custom-sewing-order we at corner.
" Hindi pa rin tapos ang aming patahi para sa kasal, kaya nag-aalala kami na baka hindi ito maihabol sa araw ng okasyon. "
Natural Translation
Our custom sewing order for the wedding still isn't done, so we're worried it might not make it in time for the day of the occasion.
Literal Translation
Not yet also done the our custom-sewing-order for the wedding, so worrying we that maybe not it can-be-rushed at the day of the occasion.
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