Palahatian (en. Passage)

/palaˈhɑtɪˌan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A section of text taken from a larger literary work.
This passage contains important ideas from the novel.
Ang palahatian na ito ay naglalaman ng mga mahahalagang kaisipan mula sa nobela.
An excerpt from a work that is typically used for training or analysis.
The teacher referenced a passage from a classic literary work.
Tinukoy ng guro ang palahatian mula sa isang klasikong akdang pampanitikan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'palahat' which means 'general' or 'parts'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

passage of a work
A specific part from a literary work.
palahatian ng akda
another passage
An additional part taken from another work.
isa pang palahatian

Related Words

analysis
The process of analyzing a text or literary work.
pagsusuri
literature
The art of writing literary works.
panitikan

Slang Meanings

part that's obvious
Because of his palahatian, I can't concentrate in class anymore.
Dahil sa palahatian niya, hindi na ako makapag-focus sa klase.
copy of a person
He seems just like a palahatian of famous people on the internet.
Parang palahatian lang siya ng mga kilalang tao sa internet.
obviously busy
You know he's a palahatian when he's doing so many things in one hour.
Alam mong palahatian siya kapag sobrang dami ng ginagawa sa isang oras.