Haranahin (en. To serenade)

/ha-ra-na-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To serenade or sing for someone as a way of expressing love.

He serenaded his girlfriend on her birthday.

Nag-haranahin siya sa kanyang kasintahan noong kanyang kaarawan.

A traditional courtship practice where a person sings under the window of their beloved.

The serenade is usually done at night.

Ang haranahin ay karaniwang ginagawa sa gabi.

From the word 'harana', a traditional method of courting through singing under someone's window.

Singing songs as a serenade.

The act of singing songs as a serenade.

Nag-haraya ng awit

harana

A traditional form of courtship in the Philippines that uses music and singing.

harana

To serenade, often used to express attention or courtship toward someone.

I just want to serenade her at night under the moon.

Parang gusto ko na lang siyang haranahin sa gabi sa ilalim ng buwan.

It's also used slangily when you want to please or get someone's attention through music.

I hope we rock later, I'll serenade my crush.

Sana mag-rawk kami mamaya, haranahin ko ang crush ko.

For the youth who love to express feelings through singing.

I hope we have a serenade event at school, it will definitely be fun!

Sana magkaroon kami ng haranahan sa school, ang saya sigurado!