Handog (en. Gift)
han-dog
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An item or letter offered as a sign of love or gratitude.
His gift was a beautiful necklace with meaning.
Ang kanyang handog ay isang magandang kwintas na may kahulugan.
A contribution or assistance given to others.
The gifts from people for the storm victims greatly help.
Ang handog ng mga tao para sa mga biktima ng bagyo ay labis na nakakatulong.
verb
The act of offering or giving something.
He proudly said that he offered his works to his teacher.
Ipinagmalaki niya na handog niya ang kanyang mga gawa sa kanyang guro.
Etymology
From the word 'handa' which means to give or to offer.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gift from the heart
A gift expressed from feelings or love.
handog ng puso
Related Words
gift
An item given as a gift or thanks.
regalo
offer
An invitation or giving of opportunity.
alok
Slang Meanings
help or support
The group's offering was money for the victims of the typhoon.
Ang handog ng grupo ay pera para sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
shared from the heart
His offering to the community was clothes and food.
Ang handog niya sa komunidad ay mga damit at pagkain.
gift or souvenir
The gift he gave me was a new cellphone!
Ang handog niya sa akin ay isang bagong cellphone!