pangharap
front-facing
From root: harap
Usage Note
Pangharap is formed with the pang- prefix on harap, converting the spatial concept into an attributive adjective describing objects or sides designated as frontal. It is commonly applied to architecture, vehicles, and clothing — the front door, front seat, or front panel — and functions as a modifier placed before or after the noun it describes.
Examples
" Sira ang pangharap na pinto. "
Natural Translation
The front door is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the front-facing that door.
" Nasaan ang upuang pangharap? "
Natural Translation
Where is the front-facing seat?
Literal Translation
Where the seat front-facing?
" Mas gusto kong umupo sa pangharap na upuan ng kotse para mas malinaw kong makita ang daan habang nagmamaneho ang aking ama. "
Natural Translation
I prefer to sit in the front seat of the car so I can see the road more clearly while my father drives.
Literal Translation
More like I-link to-sit at-the front-facing that seat of car so more clear I-link see the road while driving the my father.
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