Paghahabilin (en. Bequest)
pa-ğa-ha-bi-lin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of leaving orders or instructions.
The bequest of his father clarified the plans of the family.
Ang paghahabilin ng kanyang ama ay nagbigay-linaw sa mga plano ng pamilya.
A document or deed that contains desires and instructions regarding inheritance.
The bequest must be submitted to the court before the distribution of the estate.
Kailangang isumite ang paghahabilin sa korte bago ang bahagi ng mana.
The process of leaving assets to heirs.
The bequest is important to ensure the proper transfer of assets.
Ang paghahabilin ay mahalaga upang masigurong maayos ang paghahatid ng ari-arian.
Etymology
From the root word 'habilin' which means 'to bequeath' or 'leave a message'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bequest of the following
instructions given for the future
paghahabilin ng mga sumusunod
bequest under the law
instructions that are legally binding
paghahabilin sa batas
Related Words
inheritance
Assets passed down from parents to children.
mana
will
A legal document that specifies the wishes of the deceased.
testamento
Slang Meanings
Looking for someone else who is interested in you even though you are already in a relationship.
Wow, it looks like you're eyeing someone else even though you already have a partner!
Aba, mukhang may paghahabilin ka sa ibang tao kahit na may jowa ka na!
Shifting attention or affection from one person to another.
Oh no, he's no longer interested in her, he has shifted his affection to my best friend.
Naku, hindi na siya interesado sa kanya, nag-paghahabilin na siya sa best friend ko.
Having an interest in someone who is significantly younger than you.
Sometimes it seems like he's got a crush on younger people, it's crazy!
Minsan parang may paghahabilin siya sa mga kabataan, nakakaloka!