From root: hanap
Usage Note
Tagahanap identifies the person assigned to find or look for a specific item or person.
Examples
" Ako ang tagahanap ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
I am the one who looks for food.
Literal Translation
I the seeker of food.
" Siya ang tagahanap ng mga nawawalang gamit. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the seeker of lost items.
Literal Translation
He/she the seeker of the lost items.
" Sa aming grupo, si Lito ang tagahanap ng kahoy habang ang iba ay nagbabantay ng apoy sa kampo. "
Natural Translation
In our group, Lito is the one who looks for firewood while the others watch over the fire at the camp.
Literal Translation
On our group, Lito the seeker of wood while the others keep-watch of fire on camp.
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