Paghanapan (en. Searching for)
/paɡhaˈnapan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of searching for something or someone.
The search for the missing child took many hours.
Ang paghanapan ng nawawalang bata ay tumagal ng maraming oras.
A process of attempting to find a solution or answer.
The search for an answer to the problem is vital in studying.
Ang paghanapan ng sagot sa problema ay mahalaga sa pag-aaral.
Etymology
From the root word 'hanap' meaning 'to help find.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
search for knowledge
searching for information or wisdom
paghanapan ng kaalaman
Related Words
find
The act of looking for or discovering something.
hanap
search
The process of searching or discovery.
paghahanap
Slang Meanings
Look for ways or solutions.
Okay, let's find a way to include you on the trip!
Sige, paghanapan natin ng paraan para makasama ka sa trip!
Look for or scout.
Scout for a good restaurant here in the area for me.
Paghanapan mo ako ng magandang restaurant dito sa lugar.
Invent or bring something new.
We need to come up with a new gimmick for this event!
Kailangan nating paghanapan ng bagong gimmick itong event!