hagap
hágap with stress marks
opinion, belief
Usage Note
Hagap is a somewhat literary term for a personal opinion, impression, or inner belief about something — closely related to akala (assumption) but implying a more considered, deeply-held view. It appears in formal essays, literary criticism, and philosophical discussion more often than in casual everyday speech.
Examples
" Iba ang hagap ko rito. "
Natural Translation
I have a different opinion on this.
Literal Translation
Different the opinion my here.
" Ang hagap niya ay tama. "
Natural Translation
His/Her opinion is correct.
Literal Translation
The opinion his/her is correct.
" Bagaman magalang ang kanyang pananalita, malinaw na naiiba ang hagap niya tungkol sa tunay na kahulugan ng tula. "
Natural Translation
Although his words were respectful, it was clear that his view on the true meaning of the poem differed.
Literal Translation
Although respectful the his speech, clear that differs the opinion his about the true meaning of-the poem.
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