Paghahangad (en. Aspiration)

pah-hah-ngah-d

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense desire or ambition to achieve something.
His aspiration to pass the exam is greatly focused.
Ang kanyang paghahangad na makapasa sa pagsusulit ay labis na nakatutok.
The recognition or desire for a specific goal.
She has the aspiration to become a doctor after college.
May paghahangad siyang maging doktor pagkatapos ng kolehiyo.
The feeling of longing or desire for success.
The aspiration for success can inspire others.
Ang paghahangad para sa tagumpay ay maaaring maging inspirasyon sa iba.

Etymology

The word 'hangad' comes from the Tagalog root meaning 'desire' or 'aspiration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Aspiration for knowledge
A desire to learn and acquire information.
Paghahangad ng kaalaman
Aspiration for success
A desire to achieve personal or professional success.
Paghahangad ng tagumpay

Related Words

desire
A term referring to what a person wants or aims for.
hangad
ambition
The high goal or aim typically related to success in life.
ambisyon

Slang Meanings

being obsessed with something or someone
Wow, his longing for the new cellphone is like he's fantasizing about it every day.
Grabe, ang paghahangad niya sa bagong cellphone, parang araw-araw na lang niyang pinapantasya yun.
excessive desire
His longing for a beautiful life is truly relentless.
Yung paghahangad niya sa magandang buhay, talagang hindi siya nagpapaawat.
feeling of longing or nostalgia
I can feel his longing for his friends, especially now that they're far apart.
Naramdaman ko ang paghahangad niya para sa mga kaibigan niya, lalo na ngayong malayo na sila.