From root: harap
Usage Note
Harapan is the -an locative form of harap (front), denoting the frontal space or area of a structure, vehicle, or property — a front yard, facade, or reception area. It also appears idiomatically in harapan ng batas, meaning 'before the law,' reflecting a broader sense of public or formal presence.
Examples
" May kotse sa harapan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is a car in front of the house.
Literal Translation
Has car at front of house.
" Malinis ang harapan ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The front part of the house is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the front-part of-the house.
" Pinaganda nila ang harapan ng tindahan para mas maraming kostumer ang maakit na pumasok. "
Natural Translation
They beautified the front of the store so that more customers would be drawn in to enter.
Literal Translation
Beautified they the front of store so-that more customers be-attracted to enter.
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