EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to inherit...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-MA-na/
FIL: Ang pagtanggap o pagkakamit ng ari-arian, katangian, o titulo mula sa isang yumaong kamag-anak o ninuno.
EN: to inherit
That moment when you find out your lola left you her prime piece of land, not just her collection of old biscuit tins. It can also be used for inheriting traits, like your dad's nose or your mom's talent for singing karaoke off-key. 'Saan mo naman na-mana 'yan?'
From 'ma-' + 'mana' (inheritance).
ROOT MEANING: inheritance; heritage
Can refer to inheriting physical property, money, or genetic traits.
🇵🇭 Sana ay mamana ko ang galing sa pagluluto ng aking ina.
🇺🇸 I hope to inherit my mother's skill in cooking.
🇵🇭 Malaki ang lupain na kanyang mamanahin mula sa kanyang mga magulang.
🇺🇸 He will inherit a large piece of land from his parents.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.