EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to hold (an event); to perform (a role)...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/ga-na-PIN/
FIL: Isagawa o idaos ang isang pangyayari, pagdiriwang, o programa. Ginagamit din sa pagganap ng isang papel.
EN: to hold (an event); to perform (a role)
This is the official term for 'making it happen.' When an event is 'going down,' it's 'gaganapin.' 'Saan gaganapin ang Christmas party?' is the most important question in a BPO office by November. It's the verb form of making something a reality, from a wedding to a concert to a simple meeting.
From 'ganap' (role/occurrence) + '-in' (verb suffix).
ROOT MEANING: role; performance
Can mean 'to hold an event' or 'to portray a role'. The context clarifies the meaning.
🇵🇭 Ang pagpupulong ay ganapin sa susunod na linggo.
🇺🇸 The meeting will be held next week.
🇵🇭 Mahirap ganapin ang papel ng isang ina.
🇺🇸 It is difficult to perform the role of a mother.
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