From root: harap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniharap
i-ni-ha-RAP
presented or put forward
Present (Incomplete)
inihaharap
i-ni-ha-ha-RAP
presenting or putting forward
Future (Contemplated)
ihaharap
i-ha-ha-RAP
will present or put forward
Usage Note
Iharap is used when physically presenting or showing someone or something to a person in authority or a specific direction, often implying a formal or intentional act. It is commonly heard in legal or formal settings when a person or evidence must be brought before an official.
Examples
" Iharap mo ang bata sa guro. "
Natural Translation
Present the child to the teacher.
Literal Translation
Present you the child to teacher.
" Kailangang iharap ang mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to present the guests.
Literal Translation
Need present the guests.
" Bago magpasya ang hukom, kailangan munang iharap ng abogado ang lahat ng ebidensya sa hukuman. "
Natural Translation
Before the judge decides, the lawyer must first present all the evidence in court.
Literal Translation
Before decide the judge, need first present by lawyer the all of evidence in court.
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