Maanghangan (en. Aspiration)

ma-ang-ha-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing with a strong desire to achieve a goal.
He is an aspirational person, always striving for his dreams.
Siya ay isang maanghangan na tao, palaging nagsusumikap para sa kanyang mga pangarap.
An idea or belief that motivates a person to strive.
His aspirations inspired his friends.
Ang kanyang maanghangan ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

The word 'maanghangan' originates from the root word 'hangang' which means dream or goal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aspirations in life
Having goals or dreams in life.
maanghangan sa buhay
career aspirations
Having goals in profession or work.
maanghangan sa karera

Related Words

dream
A goal or ambition that a person wishes to achieve.
pangarap

Slang Meanings

you can't match up to them
His score in the exam is so high, you really can't match up to him!
Sobrang taas ng score niya sa exam, maanghangan ka talaga sa kanya!
super skilled
Wow, James is really super skilled at basketball!
Grabe, maanghangan talaga si James sa basketball!
high level
Wait, that house is really at a high level, it's huge!
Teka, sobrang maanghangan yung bahay na yun, ang laki!
unique or distinctive
His style in dressing is unique, so maanghangan!
Maanghangan yung estilo niya sa pananamit, ang unique!