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ganyanan

mutual behavior of that sort

noun gan-ya-NAN DERIVED Common
Communication Expressions
Illustration of the root word "ganyan" (like that (near the listener))
Illustration from root: ganyan

From root: ganyan

Usage Note

Ganyanan is most commonly heard in the phrase 'Walang ganyanan' which is used to say 'That's not fair' or 'Don't treat me like that.' It refers to a mutual way of behaving.

Examples

Beginner

" Walang ganyanan dito, ha. "

Natural Translation

None of that behavior here, okay.

Literal Translation

None-of mutual-behavior-of-that-sort here, okay.

Intermediate

" Ayaw ko ng ganyanan sa laro. "

Natural Translation

I don't like that sort of behavior in the game.

Literal Translation

Dislike I of mutual-behavior-of-that-sort in game.

Advanced

" Kung gusto nating magkasundo, dapat walang ganyanan kung saan nagtatago tayo ng totoo sa isa't isa. "

Natural Translation

If we want to get along, there should be none of that behavior where we hide the truth from each other.

Literal Translation

If want we get-along, should none-of mutual-behavior-of-that-sort where hiding we of truth from one-another.

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