Sana (en. Hope)

/ˈsana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Indicates hope or desire for something to happen.
I hope to have the opportunity to study abroad.
Sana ay magkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na makapag-aral sa ibang bansa.
Used to express desires for the future.
I hope my family will be happy this Christmas.
Sana ay maging masaya ang aking pamilya sa Pasko.

Etymology

A term expressing hope or desire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sana all
A statement expressing desire for someone else's positive experience.
sana all

Related Words

humiling
The act of requesting something or making a change.
humiling
pangarap
A goal or desire to achieve something in the future.
pangarap

Slang Meanings

I hope everyone has it.
I hope everyone has a super sweet boyfriend.
Sana all may boyfriend na super sweet.
I really hope so.
I really hope I succeed in my exam.
Sana nga maging successful ako sa exam ko.
I hope I get it.
I hope I get the job I want.
Sana makuha ko ang gusto kong trabaho.
I hope everyone, I hope sometimes she calls.
I hope everyone, I hope she calls me sometimes.
Sana all, sana paminsan-minsan, tumawag siya.