From root: hanap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakahanap
na-ka-HA-nap
was able to find
Present (Incomplete)
nakakahanap
na-ka-ka-HA-nap
being able to find
Future (Contemplated)
makakahanap
ma-ka-ka-HA-nap
will be able to find
Usage Note
Makahanap focuses on the ability or success in finding something.
Examples
" Hindi ako makahanap ng susi. "
Natural Translation
I can't find the key.
Literal Translation
Not I able-find of key.
" Gusto kong makahanap ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I want to be able to find a job.
Literal Translation
Want I to be able to find of job.
" Mahirap makahanap ng matinong trabaho ngayon kung wala kang karanasan o koneksiyon. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to find a decent job nowadays if you have no experience or connections.
Literal Translation
Hard able-find of decent job now if none you experience or connection.
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