Found in Tagalog

“Found” in Tagalog is “Natagpuan” or “Nahanap”, referring to something that has been discovered or located. Understanding the nuances of this word helps in expressing various contexts of discovery and finding in Filipino conversations.

• Found /faʊnd/
• Verb 1: Past tense and past participle of “find” – to discover or locate something.
• Verb 2: To establish or set up an institution or organization.
• Adjective: Discovered or encountered, especially after searching.

Synonyms: Natagpuan, Nahanap, Nakita, Nadiskubre, Nasumpungan

• Ex1_EN: I finally found my lost keys under the couch.
• Ex1_PH: Sa wakas ay natagpuan ko ang nawala kong susi sa ilalim ng sofa.
• Ex2_EN: The missing child was found safe near the park.
• Ex2_PH: Ang nawawalang bata ay nahanap na ligtas malapit sa parke.
• Ex3_EN: She found a beautiful shell on the beach yesterday.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nakakita ng magandang kabibe sa dalampasigan kahapon.
• Ex4_EN: The company was founded in 1995 by two brothers.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kumpanya ay itinatag noong 1995 ng dalawang magkapatid.
• Ex5_EN: We found the restaurant through a friend’s recommendation.
• Ex5_PH: Nahanap namin ang restaurant sa pamamagitan ng rekomendasyon ng kaibigan.