Maano!
Maanô! with stress marks
expression of "I don't care"
Usage Note
Maano! is an informal interjection used to express indifference or dismissal, equivalent to 'So what!' or 'Who cares!' in English. It is typically said with a shrug and is more common in informal speech among peers. It can sound blunt or even rude when used with elders.
Examples
" Maano! Hindi ko problema iyan. "
Natural Translation
Who cares! That's not my problem.
Literal Translation
Who-cares! Not my problem that.
" Maano! Wala akong pakialam. "
Natural Translation
I don't care! I have no concern.
Literal Translation
I don't care! None I concern.
" Maano! Kung ayaw nila akong samahan, mag-isa na lang akong pupunta sa kasiyahan. "
Natural Translation
Whatever! If they don't want to come with me, I'll just go to the party alone.
Literal Translation
Whatever! If don't-want they me to-accompany, alone just I will-go to celebration.
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