Kanawanawa (en. Expectation)

ka-na-wa-na-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of hope or expectation for the future.
His expectation drives him to strive harder.
Ang kanyang kanawanawa ay nagtutulak sa kanya na magsikap.
An idea or belief that a certain thing will happen.
She has an expectation of getting a high score on the exam.
May kanawanawa siya na makakakuha siya ng mataas na marka sa pagsusulit.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'nawa' meaning 'may it be' or 'hopefully'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

expectation of the people
Expectation of the people.
kanawanawa ng mga tao
hoping for expectations
Hoping for expectations.
umaasa sa kanawanawa

Related Words

waiting
The process of anticipation or longing for something.
paghihintay
effort
The effort to achieve the expected result.
pagsisikap

Slang Meanings

Just chill, just relax.
There it is, I’m just kanawanawa today, not thinking much.
Ayan na, kanawanawa lang ako ngayon, wala masyadong iniisip.
No pressure, take it easy.
In our project, just kanawanawa, no need to rush.
Sa projekto natin, kanawanawa lang, hindi kailangang madaliin.
Just good vibes.
Let's party, let's just kanawanawa! Let's just have good vibes!
Party na, kanawanawa lang tayo! Let's just have good vibes!