Paghabilinan (en. Bequeath)

/paɡhaˈbili.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of giving orders or instructions to someone about important matters.
In her bequeathal, she gave all her possessions to her children.
Sa kanyang paghabilinan, ibinigay niya ang lahat ng kanyang ari-arian sa kanyang mga anak.
A force or authority given to acquire things from someone.
The bequeathal is part of their tradition that commands elders to pass on their knowledge.
Ang paghabilinan ay bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon na nag-uutos sa mga nakatatanda na ipasa ang kanilang kaalaman.

Etymology

from the words 'habilin' and 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bequeathing of properties
transfer of ownership from one person to another
paghabilin ng mga ari-arian

Related Words

bequest
Instructions or orders left by a person to the next generations.
habilin

Slang Meanings

Giving instructions or rules to someone else.
Tell the kids not to be too noisy.
Paghabilinan mo yung mga bata na huwag masyadong maingay.
Reminding others about responsibilities.
You should remind them about the homework.
Dapat mo silang paghabilinan tungkol sa takdang-aralin.