inaasahan

Inaasahan is a Tagalog word that means to be expected or to be relied upon. It is the passive form of the root verb asahan, formed with the patient voice affix -in-. In usage, inaasahan describes something or someone that is anticipated by a person or group, or on whom others depend.

Grammatically, inaasahan can function as a predicate adjective or as a modifier for a noun. It can indicate future expectation or a current state of being expected, depending on context and time expressions. The nuance can range from neutral anticipation to a sense of obligation, especially in formal writing or official discourse. Relatedly, asahan is the root verb meaning to expect or to rely on, while inaasahan emphasizes the thing or person that is being expected or relied upon.

Common usage and examples:

- Inaasahan ang pagdating ng bagong gamot bukas. The arrival of the new medicine is expected tomorrow.

- Inaasahan ng pamunuan ang matagumpay na pagtatapos ng proyekto sa taon. The leadership expects the project to be completed successfully this year.

- Isang taong inaasahan ng lahat ang kanyang tagumpay. A person whom everyone expects to succeed.

Notes: inaasahan is a neutral term that appears across informal and formal contexts. It is often contrasted with actual outcomes or events, and with active expectations expressed by verbs in the agent’s voice.