Hinagapin (en. To be accepted)

/hi-na-ga-pin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of a verb that indicates the action of receiving or adopting.
At last, he was accepted by his parents.
Sa wakas, siya ay hinagapin ng kanyang mga magulang.
Demonstrating acceptance of a person or group towards another person or thing.
Their community accepted the new member.
Ang kanilang komunidad ay hinagapin ang bagong miyembro.
The process of admitting or recounting something.
He admitted his sin in front of everyone.
Siya ay hinagapin ng kanyang kasalanan sa harap ng lahat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hagap' which means 'to carry out an action,' with 'in' as a prefix indicating action or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Accept the truth
Accepting the truth in a situation.
Hinagapin ang katotohanan

Related Words

acceptance
The state of receiving or acknowledging a person or thing.
tanggap

Slang Meanings

To find a way or take action to get what one wants or needs.
No matter what happens, go after your dreams.
Kahit anong mangyari, hinagapin mo ang mga pangarap mo.
To ask or insist on getting something.
I need to push for that loan for my business.
Kailangan kong hinagapin ang pautang para sa business ko.
To work hard or be diligent about something.
The students are really pushing for their grades this year.
Hinagapin ng mga estudyante ang kanilang mga grado ngayong taon.