hantad
hantád with stress marks
exposed
Usage Note
Hantad means exposed or vulnerable — open to view, danger, or the elements. It is used in discussions of physical exposure (to weather, risk) and abstract exposure (to ideas, influence). 'Hantad sa panganib' (exposed to danger) is a common construction.
Examples
" Hantad sa ulan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is exposed to the rain.
Literal Translation
Exposed to-the rain the child.
" Hantad sa araw ang mga magsasaka sa loob ng maraming oras. "
Natural Translation
The farmers are exposed to the sun for many hours.
Literal Translation
Exposed to-the sun the farmers in-the inside of many hours.
" Dahil walang bakod ang bahay, hantad sa anumang panganib ang mga batang naglalaro sa tabing-daan. "
Natural Translation
Because the house has no fence, the children playing by the roadside are exposed to any danger.
Literal Translation
Because no fence the house, exposed to any danger the children playing at-the roadside.
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