Harapan (en. Hope)

ha-ra-pan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of longing for something good to happen in the future.
His hope gives him the strength to carry on.
Ang kanyang harapan ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng lakas upang magpatuloy.
Something or an opportunity that is expected to happen.
The group has great hope of achieving their goal.
May malaking harapan ang grupo na makamit ang kanilang layunin.
Hope or belief that things will get better.
Despite the challenges, his hope remained steadfast.
Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, ang kanyang harapan ay nanatiling matatag.

Etymology

derived from the word 'harap' meaning 'face' or 'front', with the suffix '-an' as a noun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hope in life
The perspective that life has good aspects even amidst challenges.
pag-asa sa buhay
become the hope of the nation
A person expected to symbolize hope for others.
maging pag-asa ng bayan

Related Words

dream
A goal or ambition that a person aspires to.
pangarap
faith
The trust in unseen things, often related to religion or spiritual aspects.
pananampalataya

Slang Meanings

hope or expectation
I hope I get that job, that's my last hope.
Sana nga makuha ko na 'yung trabaho, 'yun ang huling harapan ko.
the expected outcome
My hope in our relationship is that we will be happy forever.
Ang harapan ko sa relasyon namin ay maging masaya kami magpakailanman.
dream or goal
I hope to become a doctor, that's my dream in life.
Sana maging doctor ako, 'yun ang harapan ko sa buhay.