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    Kinahanggahan (en. Desire)

    /kinaˈhaŋɡahan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A thing that is greatly desired or wished for.
    His desire is to travel to different countries.
    Ang kanyang kinahanggahan ay makapaglakbay sa iba’t ibang bansa.
    A liking for something that is deeper than usual.
    The children's desire for toys is natural.
    Ang kinahanggahan ng mga bata sa mga laruan ay natural lamang.
    The wish to have a particular thing or experience.
    His desire is to achieve success in his career.
    Ang kanyang kinahanggahan ay makamit ang tagumpay sa kanyang karera.

    Etymology

    The word 'kinahanggahan' comes from the root word 'hangad' with the prefix 'ka' and the suffix '-an'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    things greatly desired
    things that are greatly wished for
    mga kinahanggahan

    Related Words

    desire
    A word used to refer to a person's wish or goal.
    hangad
    wish
    A word that describes a desire or wish.
    nais

    Slang Meanings

    BFF or best friend
    Of course, she's my best friend, I'm always there for her.
    Siyempre, siya ang kinahanggahan ko, lagi akong nandiyan para sa kanya.
    Trustworthy or someone to rely on
    He is the one people trust here in the community.
    Siya ang kinahanggahan ng mga tao dito sa barangay.
    Inspiration
    He is the inspiration behind everything I do.
    Siya ang kinahanggahan ko sa lahat ng mga ginagawa ko.