ginang-ginang
acting like a lady
From root: ginang
Usage Note
Ginang-ginang describes a young girl or woman who carries herself with the poise and maturity associated with a married lady.
Examples
" Ginang-ginang ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is acting like a lady.
Literal Translation
Acting-like-a-lady the child.
" Ang bata ay nag-ginang-ginang. "
Natural Translation
The child is acting like a lady.
Literal Translation
The child did acting-like-a-lady.
" Tuwang-tuwa ang lola dahil ginang-ginang nang umupo at kumain ang kanyang apo sa harap ng mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother was delighted because her granddaughter sat and ate like a proper lady in front of the guests.
Literal Translation
Very-delighted the grandmother because acting-like-a-lady already sat and ate the her grandchild in front of the guests.
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