Humagilap (en. To search)

/huˈmaɡilaʔ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb meaning to search or gather information.
He searched for new friends at his new school.
Humagilap siya ng mga bagong kaibigan sa kanyang bagong paaralan.
To refer to or find something that is beyond one's knowledge.
She searched for books that could help her with her project.
Humagilap siya ng mga libro na makakatulong sa kanyang proyekto.

Etymology

from the root word 'gilap' which means to search or discover.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to search for information
to look for knowledge or data
humagilap ng impormasyon
to search for belongings
to look for necessary items
humagilap ng mga gamit

Related Words

search
The action of searching or discovering.
gilap
search for talent
The act of searching for people with specific skills in a field.
palakpakan

Slang Meanings

to find
Look for some water, I'm really thirsty.
Humagilap ka nga ng tubig, nauuhaw na ako.
to investigate
Look for details about this issue.
Humagilap ka ng mga detalye tungkol sa usaping ito.