Humarap (en. To face)
ho͞o-mä-rap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to stand or face a person or thing.
The teacher faces his students every morning.
Humaharap ang guro sa kanyang mga estudyante tuwing umaga.
An action of facing with the intention to communicate.
He faced his parents to explain.
Humarap siya sa kanyang mga magulang upang magpaliwanag.
The act of confronting a challenge or situation.
We must face challenges with courage.
Dapat tayong humarap sa mga pagsubok ng may tapang.
Etymology
Originates from the word 'harap' which means face or front.
Common Phrases and Expressions
facing the truth
Acceptance or acknowledgment of the true situation.
humarap sa katotohanan
facing a challenge
Accepting a challenge or trial with determination.
humarap sa pagsubok
Related Words
front
The side of the face that is facing or opposite.
harap
face
The part of the body that contains the eyes, nose, and mouth.
mukha
Slang Meanings
to face or confront something
You need to face your problems in life.
Kailangan mo nang humarap sa mga problema mo sa buhay.
to present oneself
Present yourself in front of the people, don't be afraid.
Humarap ka na sa harap ng mga tao, 'wag kang matakot.
to challenge or take on a situation
Let's face this challenge and show our strength.
Humarap tayo sa hamon na ito at ipakita ang ating lakas.
to stand up to someone or something
Sometimes, you really need to stand up to bullies.
Minsan, kailangan talagang humarap sa mga nang-aapi.
to put oneself on the line
You need to show up at the board meeting, we have to fight for our project.
Humarap ka sa board meeting, kailangan nating ipaglaban ang proyekto natin.