EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to plead; to ask for earnestly...
diary; daily newspaper...
chest; bosom...
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/i-pa-man-HIK/
FIL: Makiusap o humiling nang may buong pagpapakumbaba at pagsusumamo, lalo na para sa isang mahalagang bagay.
EN: to plead; to ask for earnestly
This is more than just asking. This is 'luhod' level begging. It's the verb form of 'pamanhikan,' the traditional act of a man and his family formally asking for a woman's hand in marriage. In modern terms, it's what you do when you're trying to get your parents to let you go on a trip with friends. You don't just ask, you 'ipamanhik' your case, complete with a PowerPoint presentation on why you deserve it.
From Tagalog 'i-' (causative/instrumental prefix) + 'pamanhik' (a plea), from 'panhik' (to go up, as in going up the house to make a formal request).
Carries a strong connotation of humility, formality, and deep sincerity. Most strongly associated with 'pamanhikan' or asking for a hand in marriage.
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🇵🇭 Ang tanging hiling na kanyang ipinamamanhik ay ang kapatawaran ng kanyang ama.
🇺🇸 The only wish he is earnestly pleading for is his father's forgiveness.
🇵🇭 Sinama niya ang kanyang mga magulang upang ipamanhik ang kamay ng kanyang kasintahan.
🇺🇸 He brought his parents with him to formally ask for his girlfriend's hand.
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