Mohon (en. Request)

/ˈmo.hon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of asking or requesting.
He requested help from his teacher.
Nag-mohon siya ng tulong sa kanyang guro.
The act of making a formal request.
You need to request for permission.
Kailangan mong mag-mohon para sa pahintulot.
Expression of desire or request.
He requested an opportunity to study abroad.
Siya ay nag-mohon ng isang pagkakataon na makapag-aral sa ibang bansa.

Etymology

from the Malay word meaning 'to ask' or 'to request'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

request for forgiveness
asking for pardon or understanding.
mohon ng paumanhin
request for help
asking for support or assistance.
mohon ng tulong

Related Words

request
A formal asking or request.
kahilingan

Slang Meanings

A lot of effort or exhaustion put into something.
There’s so much mohon in this event, but it’s okay because it’s fun.
Dami ng mohon sa event na 'to, pero okay din kasi masaya.
Expressing that you're struggling with a situation.
I'm mohoning with this homework! It's so hard!
Nagmo-mohon na ako sa homework na 'to! Ang hirap!
Expressing going through tough challenges.
I just had a breakup, so I'm mohoning through life right now.
Kaka-breakup lang, kaya mohon ako sa buhay ngayon.