Lifelong in Tagalog

“Lifelong” in Tagalog is “Habambuhay” – a term that captures the essence of permanence and duration throughout one’s entire life. Discover how Filipinos express this concept of lasting commitment and continuity in various contexts.

[Words] = Lifelong

[Definition]

• Lifelong /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/
• Adjective 1: Lasting or remaining in a particular state throughout a person’s life.
• Adjective 2: Continuing or existing for the whole of one’s life.

[Synonyms] = Habambuhay, Pangmatagalan, Panghabambuhay, Buong-buhay, Walang-hanggan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: They remained lifelong friends despite living in different countries.
• Ex1_PH: Nananatili silang habambuhay na magkaibigan kahit naninirahan sa iba’t ibang bansa.
• Ex2_EN: Education is a lifelong process that never truly ends.
• Ex2_PH: Ang edukasyon ay isang prosesong habambuhay na hindi talaga nagtatapos.
• Ex3_EN: He made a lifelong commitment to serve his community.
• Ex3_PH: Gumawa siya ng habambuhay na pangako na paglingkuran ang kanyang komunidad.
• Ex4_EN: Her lifelong dream was to become a doctor.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang pangarap na habambuhay ay maging doktor.
• Ex5_EN: Reading has been his lifelong passion since childhood.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pagbabasa ay naging kanyang habambuhay na hilig mula pagkabata.