lahat

Lahat is a native Filipino word used in Tagalog and Filipino to mean all or everyone. It functions mainly as a determiner before a noun phrase or as a pronoun referring to the entire group in question. Common constructions include lahat ng + noun (for example, lahat ng tao = all the people, lahat ng libro = all the books) and predicative forms such as Lahat ay naniniwala (Everyone believes) or Lahat sila ay darating (All of them will come).

As a determiner, lahat marks totality of the noun it accompanies. In negative clauses, Hindi lahat means not everyone or not all. It can appear in subject or predicate position: Lahat ay naniniwala; Lahat sila ay darating; Lahat ng tao ay dumating. The word is versatile in everyday speech and in written Filipino, used to express inclusivity or generalization about a group or collection of things.

Pronunciation and notes: Lahat is pronounced la-HAT, with stress on the second syllable (IPA approximately /laˈhat/). It is a foundational, native word in Filipino vocabulary and is widely used across dialects and registers. In translations, it corresponds to English all or everyone and can also convey the sense of the whole when referring to objects or abstracts (everything, all items). It is typically paired with ng to link to a noun, but can also function as a standalone subject or complement in sentences.