Mangarap (en. To dream)

/maŋ'aɾap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action indicating a desire or ambition to achieve something.
Dream big for your future.
Mangarap ka ng mataas para sa iyong kinabukasan.
Having ideas or desires that have not yet been fulfilled.
Many of us dream of a better life.
Marami sa atin ang mangarap ng magandang buhay.
The process of forming ideas or imagination about the future.
It is important to dream in order to improve ourselves.
Mahalaga ang mangarap upang mapabuti ang ating sarili.

Etymology

From the root 'harap' with the prefix 'mang-' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dreaming while awake
Refers to futile hopes or delusions.
Mangarap nang gising

Related Words

dream
A noun referring to aspirations or desires intended to be achieved in the future.
pangarap
to strive
A verb meaning to work hard to achieve dreams.
magsikap

Slang Meanings

to dream with a fight
There's nothing wrong with dreaming with a fight; you can do it!
Walang masama sa mangarap na may laban; kaya mo 'yan!
to dream blindly
Don't dream blindly, you should have a plan!
Huwag kang mangarap na bulag, dapat may plano ka!
to dream like a celebrity
I wish everyone could dream like a celebrity in life!
Sana all, mangarap na parang artista sa buhay!