From root: away
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-away
na-nga-WAY
picked a fight
Present (Incomplete)
nang-aaway
na-nga-a-WAY
picking a fight
Future (Contemplated)
mang-aaway
ma-nga-a-WAY
will pick a fight
Usage Note
Mang-away is used when someone actively initiates a quarrel or provokes another person into an argument, often implying a deliberate attempt to cause trouble. It is commonly used to describe the behavior of bullies or people who are naturally argumentative in social situations.
Examples
" Huwag kang mang-away dito. "
Natural Translation
Don't pick a fight here.
Literal Translation
Don't you pick-a-fight here.
" Hindi magandang mang-away nang walang dahilan. "
Natural Translation
It is not good to pick a fight without reason.
Literal Translation
Not good pick-a-fight without reason.
" Lagi siyang nang-aaway ng kaklase kaya madalas siyang ipatawag ng guro sa opisina ng prinsipal. "
Natural Translation
He always picks fights with classmates, so he is often summoned by the teacher to the principal's office.
Literal Translation
Always he picking-a-fight of classmate so often he summoned by-the teacher at office of-the principal.
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