EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to bequeath; to leave as an inheritance...
exile; banishment; disposal...
imposition; levying...
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/mag-pa-MA-na/
FIL: Ang pag-iwan o pagbibigay ng ari-arian, katangian, o kaalaman sa mga susunod na henerasyon o sa isang tagapagmana.
EN: to bequeath; to leave as an inheritance
This is what your rich lola does in her last will and testament. It's not just about getting the house and lot; it can also be about inheriting her legendary adobo recipe or her 'maritess' skills. It's the ultimate 'pass down'.
From magpa- (causative prefix) + mana (inheritance).
ROOT MEANING: inheritance; heritage
'Magpamana' is the act of giving the inheritance. 'Magmana' is the act of receiving it. The object-focus form 'ipamana' is very common.
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🇵🇭 Nagpasya ang matanda na magpamana ng kanyang mga aklat sa pampublikong aklatan.
🇺🇸 The old man decided to bequeath his books to the public library.
🇵🇭 Anong mahalagang aral ang nais mong ipamana sa iyong mga anak?
🇺🇸 What important lesson do you want to pass down as a legacy to your children?
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.