Hangga (en. Until)

haŋˈga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Until a specific time or event.
Until my life, you are my love.
Hangga sa aking buhay, ikaw ang aking mahal.
Until the end.
I will know him until the end of my journey.
Makikilala ko siya hangga sa dulo ng aking paglalakbay.
adverb
A word that describes a limitation in time or situation.
I will wait until your arrival.
Maghihintay ako hangga sa iyong pagdating.

Etymology

Root word from 'hang,' meaning situation or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

until when
Asking about the length of time.
hanggang kailan
up to here
Limit of place or scope.
hanggang dito

Related Words

boundary
A point that shows the end or limit.
hangganan

Slang Meanings

up to
As long as I can, I'm here for you.
Hangga sa makakaya ko, nandito ako para sa'yo.
until when
Until when can I endure this?
Hanggang kailan ko pa ba kayang tiisin 'to?
as long as not yet
As long as I'm not done, I won't give up.
Hangga't di pa ako tapos, di pa ako bibitaw.