Mapagnais (en. Desirous)
/ma.paɡ.na.is/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person who has desires or wishes.
He is desirous and always seeks more in his life.
Siya ay mapagnais at laging naghahangad ng higit pa sa kanyang buhay.
Shows intense desire or ambition.
The desirous individual is not afraid of challenges.
Ang mapagnais na indibidwal ay hindi natatakot sa mga hamon.
Etymology
Root word: 'pagnais' derived from 'pagnanais'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
desirous in life
Has intense aspirations and dreams in life.
mapagnais sa buhay
Related Words
desire
Desire is the feeling of liking or needing something.
pagnanais
goal
A relentless effort to achieve a goal.
hangarin
Slang Meanings
achieve a future success
I hope that everything we dream of in life will come to fruition.
Sana ay mapagnais ang lahat ng pinapangarap namin sa buhay.
too long
You've been dragging it out for so long! This project feels like it will never end.
Ang tagal na ng mapagnais mo! Parang di na matatapos itong project na ito.