Mapagasa (en. Hopeful)
/ma.pa.ˈɡa.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing with a positive outlook or expectation for the future.
He is hopeful despite the challenges in life.
Siya ay mapagasa sa kabila ng mga hamon sa buhay.
Expresses confidence that good things will happen.
His hopeful demeanor is contagious to others.
Ang kanyang mapagasang asal ay nakakahawa sa iba.
Capable of fighting through challenges because of hope.
A hopeful heart does not easily give up.
Ang mapagasa na puso ay hindi madaling sumuko.
Etymology
From the root word 'pagasa' which means 'hope' or 'expectation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
optimistic dream
A dream that expresses hope.
optimistang pangarap
there is hope
Expresses positive expectation.
may pag-asa
Related Words
hope
The state of having a positive outlook for the future.
pag-asa
confidence
The feeling of security or trust in a person's ability or situation.
tiwala
Slang Meanings
strong hope
No matter what happens, I still have strong hope that we will achieve our dreams.
Kahit anong mangyari, mapagasa pa rin ako na makukuha namin ang ating pangarap.
quick to hope
You're so quick to hope for his promises, aren't you?
Ang bilis mo namang maging mapagasa sa mga pangako niya, eh.
hoping for the impossible
You're kind of hoping for something that's obviously hopeless.
Parang mapagasa ka sa mga halatang wala nang pag-asa.