Halfway in Tagalog

Halfway in Tagalog translates to “kalahati ng daan,” “kalagitnaan,” or “sa gitna,” depending on context. It describes a point equidistant between two places or the middle part of a process or period. Understanding these translations helps express progress, position, and partial completion in Filipino conversations.

Discover the complete breakdown of halfway, including pronunciation, definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Halfway

[Definition]:

• Halfway /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
• Adverb 1: At or to a point equidistant between two others; in the middle of a distance or period.
• Adverb 2: To some extent; partially or incompletely.
• Adjective 1: Situated at or near the midpoint of something.
• Adjective 2: Partial or incomplete in nature or progress.

[Synonyms] = Kalahati ng daan, Kalagitnaan, Sa gitna, Kalahating bahagi, Gitna, Katamtaman, Hindi kumpleto, Kalahating tapos, Medyo, Sa kalagitnaan ng daan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: We stopped halfway through the journey to rest and have lunch at a roadside café.
Ex1_PH: Tumigil kami sa kalagitnaan ng biyahe upang magpahinga at kumain ng tanghalian sa isang café sa tabi ng daan.

Ex2_EN: The project is only halfway complete, so we need more time to finish all the remaining tasks.
Ex2_PH: Ang proyekto ay kalahating tapos lamang, kaya kailangan pa natin ng mas maraming oras upang tapusin ang lahat ng natitirang gawain.

Ex3_EN: She met him halfway on his proposal by agreeing to some terms but negotiating others.
Ex3_PH: Sinalubong niya siya sa gitna ng kanyang panukala sa pamamagitan ng pagsang-ayon sa ilang mga kondisyon ngunit nakikipag-negosasyon sa iba.

Ex4_EN: The halfway house provides temporary shelter for people transitioning back into society after incarceration.
Ex4_PH: Ang halfway house ay nagbibigay ng pansamantalang tirahan para sa mga taong bumabalik sa lipunan pagkatapos ng pagkabilanggo.

Ex5_EN: I’m halfway convinced that his explanation is true, but I still have some doubts about the details.
Ex5_PH: Ako ay medyo kumbinsido na ang kanyang paliwanag ay totoo, ngunit mayroon pa rin akong ilang pagdududa tungkol sa mga detalye.