Hangganan (en. Limit)
/haŋˈɡa.nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific point or line that indicates the boundary of something or a place.
The boundary of their land is next to the river.
Ang hangganan ng kanilang lupa ay nasa tabi ng ilog.
A limitation or specification that restricts the scope or range.
The limit of his ability has reached its peak.
Ang hangganan ng kanyang kakayahan ay umabot na sa rurok.
Region or space where boundaries are imposed.
The boundaries of the country are established by treaties.
Ang hangganan ng bansa ay itinatakda ng mga kasunduan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'hangga' which means limitation or boundary.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ends of the earth
The farthest part of the earth or the boundary of a place.
hangganan ng mundo
without limits
No limitations or endless.
walang hangganan
Related Words
till
A word describing the limitation or scope of something.
hangga
boundaries of law
Indicates the boundaries of legal limitations.
hangganan ng batas
Slang Meanings
limit or boundary in life
There are no limits to dreams, so you should fight for that!
Wala namang hangganan sa mga pangarap, kaya dapat ipaglaban mo 'yan!
it's over, it's finished
Oh no, I won't be able to join anymore, looks like this is the end.
Naku, 'di na ako makakasama, mukhang hangganan na ito.
the breaking point of a problem
Patience has its limits, so let's hope it doesn't come to that.
May hangganan ang pasensya, kaya 'wag na sanang umabot doon.