Hanghangan (en. Limitation)

/haŋˈɡa.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state that has a specific limit.
The limit of his ability was tested in that challenge.
Ang hanghangan ng kanyang kakayahan ay nasubok sa hamon na iyon.
A measurement or extent that is considered not to be exceeded.
We should respect others' boundaries in their privacy.
Dapat nating igalang ang hanghangan ng iba sa kanilang privacy.
The setting or boundary of a particular situation.
The boundary between reality and imagination is often blurry.
Ang hanghangan sa pagitan ng katotohanan at imahinasyon ay madalas na malabo.

Etymology

From the root words 'hang' and 'hangan', meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

limits of love
An environment or state where there are limitations in love.
hanghangan ng pag-ibig

Related Words

boundary
Representation of a boundary or limit.
hangganan

Slang Meanings

same-same
Why does it feel like we're all hanghangan here? There's no difference anymore!
Bakit parang hanghangan na lahat tayo dito? Wala nang k diferensya!
no secrets kept
He said I’m hanghangan, just tell everything we've learned!
Sabi niya hanghangan na ako, lahat ng natutunan namin, sabihin mo na!
strange, weird
Your outfit is hanghangan; it's so out of place.
Yung suot mo, hanghangan, sobrang out of place.