From root: harap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humarap
hu-ma-RAP
faced
Present (Incomplete)
humaharap
hu-ma-ha-RAP
facing
Future (Contemplated)
haharap
ha-ha-RAP
will face
Usage Note
Humarap is used when describing the act of physically facing a direction or person, often implying an intentional action or appearing before someone in authority. It is frequently used in both literal physical contexts and formal situations like meeting a superior or attending a legal hearing.
Examples
" Humarap ka sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Face me.
Literal Translation
Face you to me.
" Gusto niyang humarap sa salamin nang matagal. "
Natural Translation
He/She wants to face the mirror for a long time.
Literal Translation
Want he/she face in mirror long.
" Kinabahan siya nang humarap sa hukom, ngunit buong tapang niyang sinagot ang lahat ng tanong. "
Natural Translation
He felt nervous when he appeared before the judge, but he answered all the questions with full courage.
Literal Translation
Got-nervous he when faced to judge, but whole courage he answered the all of question.
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