Gana (en. Desire)

ˈgana

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The desire or want to achieve something.

Maria has a great desire to study for the exam.

Mayroong malaking gana si Maria na mag-aral para sa pagsusulit.

Renewed vigor or strength to do things.

He lost his vigor to work after the long hours.

Nawala ang kanyang gana na magtrabaho matapos ang mahahabang oras.

verb

To be full of desire.

His mind works with ideas while he is filled with desire.

Gumagana ang kanyang isip sa mga ideya habang may gana siya.

The word 'gana' comes from the root word 'gana' which means 'desire' or 'want.'

No desire

The state of having no desire or interest in something.

Walang gana

Has desire

Means having interest or desire to do something.

May gana

diligent

Having intense desire to accomplish things.

masigasig

motivation

The process that provides desire and reason to act.

motivasyon

4 pieces or parts of something, often used in games or sports.

Because of my skills, I earned 4 gains in the game.

Dahil sa aking galing, nakuha ko ang 4 na gana sa laro.

Referring to ascension or improvement in life, or achieving success.

You're great! It seems like you're rising up in life.

Ang galing mo! Mukhang umaangat ka na sa buhay.

To reach one's desires or goals.

I raised my zeal to get my dream job.

Nagtaas ako ng gana para makuha ang pangarap kong trabaho.