mapaghanap
demanding
From root: hanap
Usage Note
Mapaghanap describes a person who is very particular or always looking for faults.
Examples
" Mapaghanap si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mom is demanding.
Literal Translation
Demanding the Mom.
" Ang boss namin ay mapaghanap. "
Natural Translation
Our boss is demanding.
Literal Translation
The boss our is demanding.
" Mahirap pasayahin ang mga mapaghanap na kliyente dahil laging may mahahanap silang pintas sa kahit anong gawa mo. "
Natural Translation
Demanding clients are hard to please because they will always find some fault in whatever you do.
Literal Translation
Hard to-make-happy the demanding clients because always have they-find fault in whatever work yours.
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