Hinahunin (en. Expected)

/hina-hunin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that is expected or prepared for.
What the students expect is to receive their grades.
Ang hinahunin ng mga estudyante ay ang pagtanggap ng kanilang mga marka.
verb
The act of longing for or hoping for something.
Maria is expecting to attend the wedding.
Hinahunin ni Maria ang kanyang pagdalo sa kasal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

yearned by the heart
Something or someone deeply yearned for or desired.
hinahunin ng puso

Related Words

hope
A feeling of expectation with a positive outlook.
asa
expected
A thing that should happen based on what is appropriate or planned.
inaasahan

Slang Meanings

looking for someone to talk to or a partner
It seems like they’re just hinahunin, they just want someone to talk to.
Parang hinahunin yun, gusto lang talagang makausap.
seeking attention or love
He’s trying to hinahunin on social media to get Kevin's attention.
Tinatry niyang mag-hinahunin sa social media para makuha ang atensyon ni Kevin.