Lihain (en. To be engraved)
/liˈhain/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The meaning of 'lihain' is the process of printing or creating something through carving or engraving.
The artist clarified the design on the wood by engraving it.
Nilinaw ng artist ang disenyo sa kahoy sa pamamagitan ng paglihain nito.
'Lihain' can refer to the creation of details or movement in a material.
The writings must be engraved properly for better presentation.
Ang mga sulatin ay kailangang mailihain nang maayos para sa mas magandang presentasyon.
This refers to making marks on something that is usually permanent.
I will engrave my name on the metal.
Aking lihain ang aking pangalan sa bakal.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'liha' meaning 'letter.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
engrave the name
To carve or indicate the name on something.
lihain ang pangalan
Related Words
sandpaper
A type of material used for engraving or cleaning surfaces.
liha
Slang Meanings
Lower the price or value
It seems like when the manager lowered the prices of the products, it became an advantage for the customers.
Parang nang liahain ng manager ang presyo ng mga produkto, mas naging bentahe na ito sa mga customer.
Change one's mind or decision
With so much information, he decided to change his plan.
Sa sobrang dami ng impormasyon, nagdecide siyang liahain ang kanyang plano.
Act more calmly or properly
While the friends were arguing, he tried to calm the situation down to make it quieter.
Habang nag-aaway ang mga kaibigan, sinubukan niyang liahain ang sitwasyon para maging mas tahimik.