handa
The Filipino word for ready is handa.
handa is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is prepared for immediate action or use. You can also use the verb form maghanda to express the actual action of preparing something or oneself.
Meaning: prepared for immediate action or use (adj)
Which one should you use?
While handa is the adjective used to describe the state of being ready, maghanda is the verb used to describe the act of preparing. Additionally, nakahanda is a specific form used to describe something that is currently in a state of being prepared or is available for use.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle na is frequently added after handa to form handa na, which translates to 'ready now' or 'already ready' to indicate that the state of readiness has been achieved. The form nakahanda is used to indicate that something is/are prepared or is/are ready.
Did you know?
- In a Filipino home, handa can refer specifically to the food prepared for a party or feast, rather than just the state of being 'ready'.
- The Filipino handa is an adaptation of the Spanish word anda, which was used as an exhortation to 'come on' or 'go on'.
- In many contexts, using maghanda goes beyond simple preparation and can imply the solemn or ritualistic steps taken for a religious ceremony.
Examples in context
- Halos handa na ako.I am almost ready.This sentence shows how to express that you are almost ready using handa.Tatoeba #1811811 by nonong, translation #1448744 by MrShoval
- Handa na ang lahat.Everything is ready.This sentence demonstrates how to say that everything is ready using handa.Tatoeba #1865262 by nonong, translation #36297 by CK
- Handa na ang hawla.The cage is ready.This sentence shows how to state that a specific object, such as a cage, is ready using handa.Tatoeba #13922475 by qwertzu, translation #12152122 by CK
- Handa na po akong magsalita sa harap ng mga bisita.I am ready to speak in front of the guests, sir/ma'am.
- Nakaayos na ang mga dokumento para sa pulong.The documents are already arranged for the meeting.
- Handang-handa na po ang aming koponan para sa kompetisyon.Our team is very much ready for the competition, sir/ma'am.
- Ready na ba tayong umalis?Are we ready to leave already?
- Handa na ako sa anumang mangyari.I am ready for whatever happens.
- Game na ba tayo sa basketball?Are we ready to play basketball?
- Handa na akong kumanta.I am ready to sing.
- Handa na po akong tumulong sa inyo.I am ready to help you, sir/ma'am.
- handa na kumainReady to eat
- handa na maglakbayReady to travel
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Example conversation
Antonio and Angela are preparing to leave for a trip.
- AntonioAngela, handa ka na ba?Angela, are you ready?
- AngelaOo, handa na ako.Yes, I am ready.
- AntonioMabuti, dahil handa na ang kotse.Good, because the car is ready.
- AngelaSige, tara na!Okay, let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries handa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
