Harana (en. Serenade)

ha-ra-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of music or song performed outside someone's home, often as a declaration of love.
His serenade expressed his true feelings.
Ang kanyang harana ay nagpahayag ng kanyang tunay na damdamin.
Usually performed by a man to his beloved as a form of courting.
For Maria, he prepared a special serenade.
Para kay Maria, naghanda siya ng isang espesyal na harana.
Contains a romantic message or emotion conveyed through singing or playing.
The lyrics of his serenade were full of love and hope.
Ang mga liriko ng kanyang harana ay puno ng pagmamahal at pag-asa.

Etymology

Originates from the Spanish word 'serenata'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Serenade under the moon
A romantic situation where the serenade is performed under the moonlight.
Harana sa ilalim ng buwan
The youth serenade
An attention to the traditional courting of the youth.
Nag-harana ang mga kabataan

Related Words

courting
A process of trying to win someone's heart.
panliligaw
song
A musical composition that has lyrics.
awitin

Slang Meanings

Song or serenade for a loved one.
He serenaded his crush under the moon.
Nagharana siya sa kanyang crush sa ilalim ng buwan.
Romantic act of singing at night.
His serenade was so sweet, I was really attracted.
Sobrang sweet ng harana niya, talagang naakit ako.
Way to express feelings through music.
He did the serenade as a way to confess his feelings.
Ginawa niya ang harana bilang paraan ng kanyang pag-amin.
Traditional move for courtship.
Come on, let's serenade the girls in the village.
Tara, mag-harana tayo sa mga babae sa barangay.