EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
source of inheritance; predecessor...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/pi-nag-ma-NA-han/
FIL: Ang tao o lahi na pinagmulan ng isang katangian, ari-arian, o kaugalian na naipasa sa mga sumunod na henerasyon sa pamamagitan ng herencia.
EN: source of inheritance; predecessor
The answer to the national question at every family reunion: 'Kanino ka ba nagmana?' This word is the 'who' in that question. It's the reason why you have your tita's nose, your lolo's temper, or your nanay's talent in cooking. Your genetic (and sometimes financial) benefactor or culprit.
ROOT MEANING: inheritance; heritage
Refers to the source from which something (a trait, property, or skill) was inherited.
🇵🇭 Malinaw na ang lola niya ang kanyang pinagmanahan ng talento sa pag-awit.
🇺🇸 It is clear that her grandmother is the source of her inherited singing talent.
🇵🇭 Sino kaya ang pinagmanahan niya ng ugali niyang iyan?
🇺🇸 I wonder from whom he inherited that attitude of his?
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.