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asahan

to expect or rely on

verb a-SA-han OF VERB Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

From root: asa

Conjugations

Past (Completed)

inasahan

i-na-SA-han

expected or relied on

Present (Incomplete)

inaasahan

i-na-a-SA-han

expecting or relying on

Future (Contemplated)

aasahan

a-a-SA-han

will expect or rely on

Usage Note

Asahan is used when expressing reliance on someone or expecting a certain outcome, often carrying a sense of trust or accountability. In social contexts, it is frequently used to assure someone they can count on a promise or to state that a result is anticipated.

Examples

Beginner

" Maaasahan kita, di ba? "

Natural Translation

I can rely on you, right?

Literal Translation

Can-rely-on I-you, not right?

Intermediate

" Mahirap asahan ang taong sinungaling. "

Natural Translation

It is hard to rely on a person who lies.

Literal Translation

Hard rely-on the person-link liar.

Advanced

" Huwag mong asahan na tutulong siya kung hindi mo naman siya tinulungan noong nangailangan siya. "

Natural Translation

Don't expect him to help if you didn't help him either when he was in need.

Literal Translation

Don't you rely-on that will-help he if not you also him helped when needed he.

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