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    Maghagilap (en. To search)

    ma-gha-gi-lap

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To maghagilap is to engage in the activity of searching for something or someone.
    I need to search for information about the project.
    Kailangan kong maghagilap ng mga impormasyon tungkol sa proyekto.
    A method of searching that is often accompanied by investigation.
    Let's search for evidence to show the truth.
    Maghagilap tayo ng ebidensya upang maipakita ang katotohanan.
    Searching that may require effort or time.
    Search first before you make a decision.
    Maghagilap ka muna bago ka magdesisyon.

    Etymology

    The term 'hagilap' originates from the root word 'hilap' which means to search.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to search for information
    searching for details or data
    maghagilap ng impormasyon
    to search for a person
    searching for a person
    maghagilap ng tao

    Related Words

    searching
    the process of obtaining information or something that is missing.
    paghahanap
    to investigate
    the act of more thoroughly learning about something.
    mag-imbestiga

    Slang Meanings

    to look for something that’s missing or hard to find
    I was looking for my phone all over the house, but I just couldn't find it.
    Nag-hagilap ako ng telepono ko sa buong bahay, pero wala talaga.
    to ask or research
    He looked for information about their vacation in Boracay.
    Nag-hagilap siya ng impormasyon tungkol sa bakasyon nila sa Boracay.
    to investigate
    We still need to dig up the truth about that news.
    Kailangan pang mag-hagilap ng katotohanan tungkol sa balitang iyon.