Mangangarap (en. Dreamer)

/maŋgaˈnaɾap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A person who has dreams that they wish to achieve.
He is a dreamer who does not give up on his ambitions.
Siya ay isang mangangarap na hindi sumusuko sa kaniyang mga ambisyon.
A person who loves to aim for high ambitions or dreams.
As a dreamer, she believes in possibilities.
Bilang isang mangangarap, siya ay naniniwala sa mga posibilidad.

Etymology

From the word 'manga' (meaning 'plural') and 'arap' (derived from 'pangarap')

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dreaming until success is achieved
Having dreams fulfilled until success is attained.
Mangangarap hanggang sa makamit ang tagumpay

Related Words

dream
An intention or aspiration to be achieved in the future.
pangarap

Slang Meanings

Dreaming of improving
I hope everyone is dreaming of improving in life!
Sana all, mangangarap na umunlad sa buhay!
Dreaming of falling in love
I don't want to, it feels like I'm just dreaming of falling in love with him.
Ayoko na, parang mangangarap na ma-inlove lang ako sa kanya.
Dreaming of being rich
We all dream of becoming rich someday.
Lahat tayo mangangarap na maging mayaman someday.