Masanghap (en. To encounter)

/ma.sang.hap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or deed of meeting someone or something.
I will encounter him at the corner of our barangay.
Masanghap ko siya sa kanto ng aming barangay.
The opportunity to meet or encounter someone else.
The students will encounter their teacher at school.
Masanghap ng mga estudyante ang kanilang guro sa paaralan.
Interruption or meeting in a situation.
He encountered an unexpected event.
Nagmasanghap siya sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari.

Etymology

From the root word 'sanghap' which means 'to meet' or 'to reach'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

encounter on the road
to meet or encounter while traveling.
masanghap sa daan

Related Words

sanghap
Root word meaning 'to meet' or 'to reach'.
sanghap

Slang Meanings

Feels like fate or luck.
That win of yours feels like lucky fate, huh!
Parang masanghap 'yang napanalunan mo, ha!
When someone unexpectedly has a good opportunity.
I just stumbled upon a lucky break in life when I met you.
Nasampahan lang ako ng masanghap sa buhay nang makilala kita.