Filipino · Adjectives
mahaba
Long
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great length.
Example
Mahabang biyahe iyon.
That was a long trip.
Etymology
'Mahaba' originates from the root word 'haba', which means 'long'. It reflects various length measurements in everyday life and has remained unchanged historically.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mahaba' is often used in both casual and formal settings and appears in written and spoken forms across the Philippines.