Paghahanda (en. Preparation)

/pahahayˈnɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of preparing something.
The preparation for the wedding requires a lot of time and effort.
Ang paghahanda para sa kasal ay nangangailangan ng maraming oras at pagsisikap.
An activity or action aimed at achieving a specific goal.
The preparation of food is one of the main tasks at a party.
Ang paghahanda ng pagkain ay isa sa mga pangunahing gawain sa isang party.
The state of being prepared for a situation.
There should always be preparation for emergencies.
Dapat laging may paghahanda sa mga emergency.

Etymology

From the root 'handa' meaning 'prepared' or 'readied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exam preparation
The process of studying and organizing materials for an exam.
paghahanda sa exam
food preparation
The process of creating or preparing food.
paghahanda ng pagkain

Related Words

ready
An adjective indicating readiness or preparedness.
handa
to prepare
A verb meaning to make preparations.
maghanda

Slang Meanings

Preps
I already did my preps for the test tomorrow.
Nag-preps na ako para sa test bukas.
Be ready
You really need to be ready for events like this.
Kailangan mo talagang maging handa-handa sa mga ganap.
Fully ready
I'm fully ready for the party later!
Ready ready na ako para sa party mamaya!