Umaasa (en. Hoping)

oo-ma-a-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The state of having hope or expectation for something.
He is hoping to get into the university he wants.
Umaasa siya na makakapasok siya sa unibersidad na gusto niya.
The act of having confidence that something will happen based on conditions.
Everyone is hoping for good weather tomorrow for the picnic.
Umaasa ang lahat na maayos ang panahon bukas para sa piknik.
The realization of hope from a situation.
He hopes to find a job as soon as possible.
Umaasa siyang makakahanap ng trabaho sa lalong madaling panahon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hoping for a better future
The hope for a better tomorrow.
Umaasa sa magandang kinabukasan
Hoping for love
The longing or hope to find love.
Umaasa sa pag-ibig

Related Words

hope
An emotion or feeling that encourages a person to hope for something positive.
pag-asa

Slang Meanings

waiting for something to happen, hoping for the uncertain
She is hoping that her crush will arrive even though there's no certainty.
Umaasa siya na darating si crush kahit na walang katiyakan.
having hope in a situation
I still hope to get a job even though many have applied.
Umaasa parin ako na makakuha ng trabaho kahit marami nang na-pasa.
waiting for good news
I'm hoping for the exam results, maybe I'll pass.
Umaba ako sa resulta ng exam, baka sakaling pumasa.