Hamunin (en. Challenge)
/ha.mu.nin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes inviting or encouraging someone to do something.
Challenge yourself to study harder.
Hamunin mo ang iyong sarili na mag-aral ng mas mabuti.
Presenting a test or problem to someone else.
He challenged Maria to finish her homework.
Ibinigay niya ang hamon kay Maria na tapusin ang kanyang takdang aralin.
The act of challenging someone's capabilities.
The purpose of the challenge is to learn a higher level of ability.
Ang layunin ng hamunin ay upang matutunan ang mas mataas na antas ng kakayahan.
Etymology
From the word 'hamon' meaning 'to challenge' or 'to dare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
challenge fate
Testing the opportunities presented by destiny.
hamunin ang kapalaran
Related Words
test
The act of testing something.
sulitin
challenge
A challenge usually presented to others.
hamon
Slang Meanings
To test the strength or ability of another person.
Challenge him in the game so we can find out who's better.
Hamunin mo siya sa laro para malaman natin kung sino ang mas magaling.
To argue or debate.
Why look for him, just challenge him to a debate instead.
Bakit mo pa siya hahanapin, eh hamunin mo na lang siya sa argumento.