Neneng
endearment for an adolescent girl
Usage Note
Neneng is a term of endearment used for a slightly older girl than Nene — typically adolescent or young adult — and is often used by parents, aunts, uncles, and older community members. Like Nene, it can function as a nickname and carries warmth and familiarity rather than formality.
Examples
" Maganda ang buhok ni Neneng. "
Natural Translation
Neneng's hair is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the hair of Neneng.
" Napakaganda ng suot na damit ni Neneng para sa piyesta. "
Natural Translation
The dress Neneng is wearing for the fiesta is very beautiful.
Literal Translation
Very-beautiful the worn that dress of Neneng for to fiesta.
" Tinawag ng lola si Neneng para tulungan siyang maghanda ng pagkain bago dumating ang mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
Grandma called Neneng to help her prepare food before the guests arrived.
Literal Translation
Called of grandmother Neneng to to-help her to-prepare of food before arrive the plural guest.
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