Sapnan (en. Dream)

/səpˈnan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thought or image that appears in the mind while sleeping.
I saw a beautiful dream about my friends.
Nakita ko ang isang magandang sapnan tungkol sa aking mga kaibigan.
A desire or ambition that one wishes to achieve in life.
Having a personal house is one of the dreams of many people.
Ang pagkakaroon ng sariling bahay ay isa sa mga sapnan ng maraming tao.
An imagination or unfulfilled wish.
Becoming famous in the world of art is a dream of hers.
Ang pagiging tanyag sa mundo ng sining ay isang sapnan niya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sapantaha', meaning 'dream' or 'imagination'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think of the dream
To think of possibilities or goals for the future.
isipin ang sapnan

Related Words

dream
A representation of thoughts or experiences that occur while sleeping.
panaginip
dream
An aspiration or goal aimed to be achieved in a person's life.
pangarap

Slang Meanings

explosion of feelings or ideas
I exploded with a lot of ideas for our project.
Nag-sapnan ako ng maraming ideya para sa project namin.
deep reflection on dreams
Sometimes, I reflect on the dreams I had when I was a child.
Minsan, nag-sapnan ako ng mga pangarap noong bata pa ako.
mixing different ideas or cultures
The mixing of Filipino culture and foreign cultures is really interesting.
Ang sapnan ng kultura ng mga Pilipino at mga banyaga ay talagang interesante.