Hanggang (en. Until)
/haŋɡaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb used to specify the time or limit of an action.
He arrived until midnight.
Dumating siya hanggang sa hatingabi.
Indicates a limitation in a situation or anything.
We will be together until the project is finished.
Magsasama kami hanggang sa matapos ang proyekto.
To show the ending or completion of something.
I will support you until success.
Susuportahan kita hanggang sa tagumpay.
Etymology
From the word 'hangga' meaning 'limit' or 'boundary'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
until now
Means still there or happening at present.
hanggang ngayon
until the end
Means until the finish or conclusion.
hanggang sa dulo
Related Words
limit
A word used for limitation or boundary.
hangga
Slang Meanings
until when
Until when will you wait for him?
Hanggang kailan ka maghihintay sa kanya?
this is as far as I'll go
This is as far as I'll go, I don't want to go out anymore.
Hanggang dito lang ako, ayoko nang lumabas.
until the end
I will be with you until the end.
Sasamahan kita hanggang sa huli.