From root: harap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinarap
hi-na-RAP
faced or confronted
Present (Incomplete)
hinaharap
hi-na-ha-RAP
facing or confronting
Future (Contemplated)
haharapin
ha-ha-ra-PIN
will face or confront
Usage Note
Harapin is used when one needs to confront a person, a challenge, or a reality that is often difficult or unavoidable. It implies taking responsibility or dealing with a situation head-on rather than avoiding it.
Examples
" Harapin mo ang takot mo. "
Natural Translation
Face your fear.
Literal Translation
Face you the fear your.
" Kailangan mong harapin ang problema. "
Natural Translation
You need to face the problem.
Literal Translation
Need you face the problem.
" Sa halip na umiwas, mas mabuting harapin natin ang katotohanan ngayon kaysa magsisi tayo sa huli. "
Natural Translation
Instead of avoiding it, it's better that we face the truth now rather than regret it in the end.
Literal Translation
In place of avoid, more good face we the truth now than regret we in end.
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