From root: hanap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinanapan
hi-na-na-PAN
found a source for
Present (Incomplete)
hinahanapan
hi-na-ha-na-PAN
finding a source for
Future (Contemplated)
hahanapan
ha-ha-na-PAN
will find a source for
Usage Note
Hanapan is used when searching for a source, a location, or finding something for the benefit of another person. It frequently appears in requests where the speaker asks someone to locate a specific resource or item on their behalf.
Examples
" Hanapan mo ako ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Find me some water.
Literal Translation
Find-for you me of water.
" Kailangan mong hanapan ng trabaho si Ana. "
Natural Translation
You need to find Ana a job.
Literal Translation
Need you find-for of work name-, Ana.
" Pinakiusapan ko ang aking kapatid na hanapan ako ng abot-kayang upahan na malapit sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
I asked my sibling to find me an affordable rental that's near the office.
Literal Translation
Requested I the my sibling that find-for me of affordable rental that near to office.
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