Mapaghangad (en. Aspirational)

/ma.pa.gˈhaŋ.ad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the ability or desire to achieve something with high goals.
He is an aspirational student who always dreams of becoming a doctor.
Siya ay isang mapaghangad na estudyante na laging may pangarap na maging doktor.
Concerned about one's future through concrete steps.
The aspirational person is not afraid of challenges and continues to strive.
Ang mapaghangad na tao ay hindi natatakot sa hamon at patuloy na nagsusumikap.
Having ambition and determination in life.
Due to her aspirational nature, she succeeded in her business.
Dahil sa kanyang mapaghangad na kalikasan, siya ay nagtagumpay sa kanyang negosyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aspirational in life
Having high goals and desires to achieve dreams in life.
mapaghangad sa buhay
aspirational person
A person full of ambition and goals for their dreams.
mapaghangad na tao

Related Words

dream
A desire or goal that a person wants to achieve.
pangarap
aspiration
A thing dreamed of or desired to achieve.
hangad

Slang Meanings

goal-oriented
Ella is so goal-oriented, she always has a target she wants to achieve.
Sobrang mapaghangad si Ella, lagi siyang may target na gusto niyang makuha.
ambitious
You know, Mark is so ambitious, his dreams drive him.
Alam mo, sobrang ambisyoso si Mark, mga pangarap niya ang nagtutulak sa kanya.
hustler
Even at a young age, he’s a hustler, really goal-oriented in life.
Bata pa lang siya, hustler na siya, talagang mapaghangad sa buhay.