Matanggap (en. To receive)
ma-tang-gap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach the hand or to have something.
He received the gift from his friend.
Matanggap niya ang regalo mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
To accept a message or information.
I hope you receive my letter soon.
Sana ay matanggap mo ang aking liham sa lalong madaling panahon.
To obtain an opportunity or perspective.
He was accepted into the university of his dreams.
Matanggap siya sa unibersidad na kanyang pinapangarap.
Etymology
from the word 'tanggap'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to receive the news
to accept information or announcement.
matanggap ang balita
to receive recognition
to accept an award or recognition.
matanggap ang pagkilala
Related Words
acceptance
The state of receiving or accepting something.
tanggap
to accept
The act of receiving or having something.
tanggapin
Slang Meanings
To receive or agree to something unexpected.
Wow, I'm so happy because I finally got my paycheck!
Grabe, sobrang saya ko kasi finally, natanggap ko na yung sweldo ko!
To receive gossip or news.
I heard the news that Anna has finally received the award!
Nakarating sa akin yung balita na natanggap na ni Anna yung award!
To pass or be accepted in an interview or exam.
Let's go to the party, Mark got the job!
Tayo na sa party, natanggap si Mark sa trabaho!