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    Igtaran (en. To wait or to keep)

    /iɡ'taɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of waiting or keeping.
    The people's waiting (igtaran) for good news seems endless.
    Ang igtaran ng mga tao sa pag-asa ng magandang balita ay tila walang hanggan.
    An attempt to wait for a certain event.
    He is looking forward to the wait (igtaran) for his birthday.
    Inaasahan niya ang igtaran para sa kanyang kaarawan.
    The act of keeping something safe.
    The keeping (igtaran) of the benefits of their projects is important.
    Ang igtaran ng mga benepisyo ng kanilang mga proyekto ay mahalaga.

    Etymology

    From the word 'igta' meaning 'to care' or 'to strengthen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keeping of hope
    Waiting with hope or anticipating a positive outcome.
    igtaran ng pag-asa

    Related Words

    igta
    The root of the word 'igtaran' that promotes the concept of care.
    igta

    Slang Meanings

    Just accept it
    Just accept that your watch is broken, it really has no hope.
    Igtaran mo na ang pagkasira ng relo mo, wala na talaga yang pag-asa.
    Come on, just forget it
    Just forget your ex, better ones will come.
    Igtaran mo na yung ex mo, marami pang mas mabuting darating.
    No beating around the bush, just go for it
    Just go for it, that's not even up for discussion.
    Igtaran mo na, hindi na usapan 'yan.