Nakahanda (en. Ready)

na-ka-han-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A state of being ready or prepared to do something.
Students are always ready for their exam.
Laging nakahanda ang mga estudyante para sa kanilang pagsusulit.
Well arranged or prepared for an occasion or purpose.
The food is ready for the gathering later.
Nakahanda na ang mga pagkain para sa handaan mamaya.

Etymology

root word: ready

Common Phrases and Expressions

Everything is ready
Indicates that everything is complete and prepared.
Nakahanda na lahat

Related Words

ready
Level or state of being prepared.
handa
prepared
Similar to 'nakahanda', meaning set up or arranged.
preparado

Slang Meanings

ready or prepared, especially in a casual or laid-back context
I'm ready, anytime we can start.
Nakahanda na ako, anytime na pwedeng mag-start.
chill or relaxed about a situation
I'm ready to listen to your stories, let's go!
Nakahanda akong makinig sa mga kwento mo, tara na!
on standby or just waiting for something to happen
I'm just on standby here while waiting for the call.
Nakahanda na lang ako dito habang hinihintay ang tawag.