Panghabi (en. Weaving)
paŋ-há-bi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of creating fabric by interlacing threads.
The weaving of the indigenous people is an art passed down from their ancestors.
Ang panghabi ng mga katutubo ay isang sining na ipinamamana mula sa kanilang mga ninuno.
The materials or tools used in weaving.
The weaving tools are essential in the fabric-making process.
Ang mga panghabi ay mahalaga sa proseso ng paggawa ng tela.
An art form that carries the culture and tradition of a place.
In every weaving, there is a story of the culture and traditions of the people.
Sa bawat panghabi, may kwento ng kultura at tradisyon ng mga tao.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'habi' which means 'weaving' in English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
weaving art
An art form related to the creation of fabric through weaving.
panghabing sining
Related Words
hand weaving
A method of weaving by hand typically used in traditional crafts.
habing kamay
machine weaving
Weaving that uses machinery to facilitate the process of fabric making.
machine weaving
Slang Meanings
To leech off, to collaborate with others.
Wow, those people at the party are such leeches, all they did was pretend to be friends.
Grabe, panghabi yung mga tao sa party ngayon, walang ginawa kundi magpanggap na kaibigan.
How are you?
Where have you been? It's been a while since I heard from you!
Panghabi ka ba? Ang tagal mong hindi nagparamdam!