Hanap (en. Search)

hŭ-náp

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to the search or inquiry of something or someone.
Look for a new book in the store.
Hanap ka ng bagong libro sa tindahan.
Searching aimed at discovering information or things.
They are looking for a solution to the problem.
Hanap sila ng solusyon sa problema.
An active process of identifying a location or focusing on the unknown.
Search for business opportunities.
Hanap ng mga posibilidad para sa negosyo.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

means of livelihood
Search for ways to earn or find a job.
hanap buhay
seeking opportunities
Looking for opportunities to improve the situation.
hanap ng pagkakataon

Related Words

to search
The act of searching or inquiring.
maghanap
searching
The process of looking for or identifying something.
paghanap

Slang Meanings

look for something
Let's look for a nice place to eat later.
Hanap tayo ng masarap na kainan mamaya.
search for a partner
Of course, I'm looking for a partner on this app!
Siyempre, hanap ako ng jowa sa app na 'to!
to scout
Just look for other schools if you're not happy here.
Hanap ka na lang ng ibang schools kung hindi ka happy dito.
to sulk
Enough, don't look for reasons to be sad anymore.
Tama na, huwag ka nang maghanap ng dahilan para malungkot.