From root: hanap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inihanap
i-ni-HA-nap
found for someone
Present (Incomplete)
inihahanap
i-ni-ha-HA-nap
finding for someone
Future (Contemplated)
ihahanap
i-ha-HA-nap
will find for someone
Usage Note
Ihanap is used when looking for something or someone on behalf of another person, emphasizing the beneficiary of the action. It is commonly used in helpful contexts, such as finding a job or an item for a friend or family member.
Examples
" Ihanap mo ako ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Find me some water.
Literal Translation
Find-for you me of water.
" Gusto kong ihanap si Nanay ng doktor. "
Natural Translation
I want to find a doctor for Mom.
Literal Translation
Want I find-for name-, Mom of doctor.
" Ihanap mo naman ng trabaho ang kapatid mo na bagong tapos sa kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
Please find a job for your sibling who just finished college.
Literal Translation
Find-for you please of work the sibling your that newly finished in college.
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