Harapin (en. To face)
/haˈɾapin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb expressing the act of responding to a situation or challenge.
You need to face your fears.
Kailangan mong harapin ang iyong mga takot.
Facing or confronting a situation.
Face the reality of life.
Harapin mo ang realidad ng buhay.
Taking action to address a problem.
We must face this crisis together.
Dapat nating harapin ang krisis na ito ng sama-sama.
Etymology
from the word 'harap' meaning 'face' or 'confrontation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
face the challenge
accepting or confronting life's struggles.
harapin ang hamon
Related Words
front
refers to the part of the body that is facing or frontward.
harap
greeting
activity of welcoming or meeting two people or things.
pagsalubong
Slang Meanings
promise
I hope you won't confront me about my debts, I don't have money to pay yet!
Sana 'wag mo akong harapin sa mga utang ko, wala pa akong pambayad!
to talk with
Before, he was the one I always talked to about my problems.
Dati, siya ang lagi kong harapin para sa mga problema ko.
to admit
I need to face the truth that I need help now.
Kailangan kong harapin ang katotohanan na kailangan ko na ng tulong.
to fight
I won't be afraid to face the challenges in life.
Hindi ako matatakot na harapin ang mga hamon sa buhay.