Handa (en. Ready)
han-da
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of preparing or arranging.
We need to prepare the equipment for the gathering.
Kailangan nating handa ang mga kagamitan para sa salu-salo.
adjective
Prepared or ready for a particular purpose.
Like a ready student, he reviewed before the exam.
Tulad ng isang handa na estudyante, nag-review siya bago ang pagsusulit.
Ready for any challenge or situation.
Soldiers are always ready for battle.
Laging handa ang mga sundalo para sa laban.
Etymology
from the word 'handa' which means 'prepared' or 'ready'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I am ready
you are in a state of readiness.
handa na ako
ready for battle
prepared for a challenge or fight.
handa sa laban
Related Words
preparation
The process of getting ready for a specific purpose.
preparasyon
Slang Meanings
ready
I hope he's ready for the exam later.
Sana handa na siya sa exam mamaya.
prepared
Don't worry, I'm prepared for everything.
Huwag kang mag-alala, handa na ako sa lahat.
on standby
We're just on standby for the event if needed.
Nasa handa lang kami sa event kung kinakailangan.
gearing up
I'm gearing up for work, it starts soon!
Gearing up na ako para sa trabaho, umpisa na mamaya!