Hati (en. Half)

/ha.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a whole that involves a divided item.
When the pizza was divided, each one got their half.
Nang hatiin ang pizza, bawat isa ay nakuha ang kanilang hati.
The possession of a half from a whole item.
His share of the family's wealth is a large amount.
Ang kanyang hati sa yaman ng pamilya ay malaking halaga.
The arrangement or approach towards two or more parts.
Due to the division of opinions, a debate occurred.
Dahil sa hati ng opinyon, nagkaroon ng debate.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hati' which means to divide or reduce a thing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

half of a souvenir
Half of the gifts brought back from a trip.
hati ng pasalubong

Related Words

part
A piece or segment of something.
bahagi
half
A specific measure showing half of a whole.
kalahati

Slang Meanings

Broken-hearted
He became broken-hearted after they broke up.
Naging hati na siya matapos nilang maghiwalay.
Split or divided
People's decisions on this issue are split.
Hati ang desisyon ng mga tao sa isyung ito.
Two-timer
It's like he's a two-timer, dating two people at once.
Parang hati siya, sinasamahan ang dalawa sabay.