Pagasa (en. Hope)
/paˈgasa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement or feeling with a positive outlook for the future.
His hope never faded even amidst challenges.
Ang kanyang pagasa ay hindi kailanman naglaho kahit sa gitna ng pagsubok.
An attitude that hopes for a positive outcome in a situation.
He gave hope to the people in his speech.
Nagbigay siya ng pagasa sa mga tao sa kanyang talumpati.
The actual condition of hope felt by a person.
He felt hope when he saw the smiles of his friends.
Naramdaman niya ang pagasa nang makita ang mga ngiti ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Etymology
From the root word 'asa' meaning hope.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There is still hope
Indicates that good things may still happen.
May pagasa pa
Hope of the nation
A person or thing expected to bring change or progress to society.
Pag-asa ng bayan
Related Words
hoping
The act of having hope or anticipating something good to happen.
umaasa
to expect
A person or thing that is anticipated or believed to happen.
asahan
Slang Meanings
Hope
My hope is to find a job next month.
Pagasa ko, makakahanap ako ng trabaho sa susunod na buwan.
Expectation
I have an expectation that the results of my exam will be good.
May pagasa akong magiging maganda ang resulta ng exam ko.
Just keep fighting
We just need hope for this fight.
Kailangan lang natin ng pagasa para sa laban na ito.