Hinahangaan (en. Admired)

/hinaˈhaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having respect and admiration for a person or thing.
There are many admired actors in the film industry.
Maraming hinahangaan na artista sa industriya ng pelikula.
verb
Refers to the act of admiring a person or thing.
I admire his musical talent.
Hinahangaan ko ang kanyang talento sa musika.

Etymology

Currently derived from the root word 'hangaan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

admired by all
A person or thing that is favored and noticed by many.
hinahangaan ng lahat

Related Words

admiration
The feeling of appreciation or respect towards a person or thing.
paghanga

Slang Meanings

really impressed
I’m so hinahangaan with that singer, even his fans are really impressed!
Sobra akong hinahangaan yung singer na yan, pati mga fans niya, bilib na bilib sila!
idol
That new artist is hinahangaan by the youth, they see him as their idol.
Yung bagong artista, hinahangaan siya ng mga kabataan, idol sila.
respect
Sometimes, we hinahangaan people because of the respect we have for them.
Minsan, hinahangaan natin ang mga tao dahil sa respeto na binibigay natin sa kanila.