Hangarin (en. Intention)
/haŋɡaˈrin/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A thing that one wishes to achieve or obtain.
His intention is to graduate from college.
Ang kanyang hangarin ay makapagtapos sa kolehiyo.
Goal or purpose intended by a person.
The intention of the project is to help those in need.
Ang hangarin ng proyekto ay makatulong sa mga nangangailangan.
Condition of desire to do something.
His intention to join the competition is clear.
Malinaw ang kanyang hangarin na sumali sa paligsahan.
Etymology
From the word 'hangad' meaning 'wish' or 'desired'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heart's desire
Truly wished or aspired by a person.
hangarin ng puso
life's intention
Goals or ambitions one wishes to achieve in life.
hangarin sa buhay
Related Words
desire
A word referring to something wished to achieve or obtain.
hangad
dream
A high intention or plan in life.
pangarap
Slang Meanings
goal or aspiration
My goal in life is to become a doctor.
Ang hangarin ko sa buhay ay maging doktor.
dream
His dream is to have his own business.
Ang hangarin niya ay magkaroon ng sariling negosyo.
lifelong dream
I never thought that my lifelong dream of traveling abroad would come true.
Di ko akalain na ang hangarin kong mag-travel sa ibang bansa ay matutupad.