Kahat (en. Even if)

/kahat/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb
A word that links a condition to an action or event.
I will never bring him to unpleasant situations.
Kahit kailan, hindi ko siya kakahatin sa mga hindi kanais-nais.
Expresses acceptance or willingness to a condition.
I will bring him to the party even if there are no other people.
Kakahatin ko siya sa party 'kahat' walang ibang tao.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ka' meaning 'with' and 'hat' which may relate to 'deliver' or 'bring'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

even if anything happens
In any situation, I will remain loyal.
kahat anong mangyari

Related Words

kaha
Refers to an aisle or passage that encircles several parts.
kaha
kahatid
Refers to the act of bringing or delivering.
kahatid

Slang Meanings

permission or allowance
I need at least one kahat from my parents to go on an outing.
Kailangan ko ng kahit isang kahat mula sa magulang ko para mag-outing.
hope or wish
No matter what happens, there's still a kahat at the end of the darkness.
Kahit anong mangyari, may kahat pa sa dulo ng dilim.