hinagap
hinágap with stress marks
notion, idea
Usage Note
Hinagap typically appears in the negative construction 'wala ni hinagap' (not even a notion / had no idea), expressing complete unawareness. It is a literary or formal word; everyday speech prefers 'ideya' or 'alam'.
Examples
" Wala akong hinagap noon. "
Natural Translation
I had no idea back then.
Literal Translation
None I notion before.
" Isang bagong hinagap ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a new notion.
Literal Translation
A new notion this.
" Wala siyang kahit anong hinagap na malapit na palang dumating ang malaking pagbabago sa kanyang buhay. "
Natural Translation
He had not the slightest notion that a great change in his life was already about to arrive.
Literal Translation
None he/she even any notion that near already indeed to-come the big change in his life.
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