Mapanghamon (en. Challenging)
/ma.paŋ.ha.mon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the ability to provide a challenge or test.
The challenging project provided the students with an opportunity to showcase their intelligence.
Ang mapanghamon na proyekto ay nagbigay ng pagkakataon sa mga estudyante na ipakita ang kanilang talino.
Causing doubt or consideration.
The challenging question made everyone in the class think.
Ang mapanghamon na tanong ay napaisip ang lahat sa klase.
Often used to describe situations or tasks that require significant effort.
Challenging situations often lead to individual growth.
Ang mapanghamon na mga sitwasyon ay nagiging daan sa paglago ng indibidwal.
Etymology
From the root word 'hamon' meaning 'challenge' or 'test,' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating the presence of a characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
challenging situation
A situation that is difficult and requires skill.
mapanghamon na sitwasyon
challenging task
A task that requires significant effort or intelligence.
mapanghamong gawain
Related Words
challenge
A test or situation that requires ability to overcome.
hamon
exam
A form of challenge where a person's abilities are tested.
pagsusulit
Slang Meanings
This exam is really challenging, it drained all my brain cells!
This exam is super challenging, it wiped out all my brain cells!
Ang exam na 'to ay sobrang mapanghamon, ubos lahat ng brain cells ko!
My new boss is kind of intimidating, it's annoying!
My new boss is a bit intimidating, it's frustrating!
Yung bagong boss ko, medyo mapanghamon, nakakainis!
He said he could ride the highest rides at the amusement park, he's really daring!
He claims he can ride the highest rides at the amusement park, he's really daring!
Sabi niya, kaya niyang sumakay sa pinakamataas na rides sa amusement park, talagang mapanghamon siya!