Half in Tagalog
“Half” in Tagalog is “kalahati” – representing one of two equal parts of something. This essential word is used daily in Filipino conversations about portions, time, measurements, and sharing. Discover how to use this versatile term in various contexts below.
[Words] = Half
[Definition]
- Half /hæf/
- Noun 1: Either of two equal or approximately equal parts into which something is or can be divided.
- Adjective 1: Amounting to one of two equal parts.
- Adverb 1: To the extent of half; partly.
- Verb 1: To divide something into two parts.
[Synonyms] = Kalahati, Katlo (third, but used colloquially), Bahagi (part), Hatì (divided portion)
[Example]
- Ex1_EN: Please give me half of the pizza.
- Ex1_PH: Paki-bigyan mo ako ng kalahati ng pizza.
- Ex2_EN: The meeting will start at half past three.
- Ex2_PH: Ang pulong ay magsisimula ng kalahati makalipas ang tatlo.
- Ex3_EN: She ate only half of her breakfast this morning.
- Ex3_PH: Kumain lang siya ng kalahati ng kanyang almusal ngayong umaga.
- Ex4_EN: We need to cut this watermelon in half.
- Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating hatiin sa kalahati ang pakwang ito.
- Ex5_EN: The glass is half full of water.
- Ex5_PH: Ang baso ay kalahating puno ng tubig.
