EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
whichever, any...
act of basing on; reliance...
to use as a basis; to rely on...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/a-lin-MAN/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa sinuman o anuman sa isang pangkat o pagpipilian nang walang partikular na pagtukoy.
EN: whichever, any
The "bahala ka na" or "Kahit ano" of pronouns. When your friend asks what you want to eat and you say, "Alinman diyan, okay lang," it means you're either super easy-going or you've given up on life and will accept any fate (or food).
From 'alin' + 'man'.
ROOT MEANING: which
Often spelled as two words "alin man", but "alinman" is the standard form. It expresses a lack of preference or an acceptance of any option available.
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🇵🇭 Alinman ang piliin mo, susuportahan kita.
🇺🇸 Whichever you choose, I will support you.
🇵🇭 Puwede kang kumuha ng alinman sa mga libro.
🇺🇸 You can take any of the books.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.