Lahi

differentadjective / verb

Alternative meanings

different
distinct
diverse
dissimilar
to be different

Pronunciation

LAH-hee

Root and affixes

Base form: lahi. As an adjective it means different or distinct; it can also work verbally with the sense of being different or separate.

Variants or conjugations

lahì = different / distinct
lahì-lahì = of different kinds
nagkalahi = differ or are different
palahi = do something different from the usual
lain = another, different, or strange depending on context

Related words and expressions

lain = another or different
lain-lain = various or diverse
palahi = differ / set apart
pareho = same
usa = one / same depending on context

Meaning and usage notes

“Lahi” is a clear form for different. “Lain” can also mean different, but it can carry shades of another, strange, odd, or even bad depending on the sentence.