gana
gána with stress marks
appetite; enthusiasm
Usage Note
Gana refers to both a physical appetite for food and a mental drive or enthusiasm. It is most commonly used with 'wala' (none) or 'may' (has) to indicate one's state of interest, such as in 'walang gana,' which can mean either lacking hunger or feeling unmotivated.
Examples
" Wala akong gana ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have no appetite right now.
Literal Translation
None I appetite now.
" Wala akong gana kumain. "
Natural Translation
I don't have an appetite to eat.
Literal Translation
None I appetite eat.
" Dahil sa init ng panahon, nawawala ang gana kong magtrabaho at gusto ko na lang matulog buong araw. "
Natural Translation
Because of the hot weather, I lose my drive to work and just want to sleep all day.
Literal Translation
Because of-the heat of-the weather, disappears the appetite my to-work and want I just sleep whole day.
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