kainaman
sufficient; moderate
From root: inam
Usage Note
Kainaman expresses the quality of being just right — neither too much nor too little — and is used to describe a moderate or adequate amount. It reflects the Filipino cultural value of balance and moderation ('katamtaman'). It can serve as a predicate adjective ('kainaman na' — that's enough, that's moderate) or as a noun referring to moderation as an ideal.
Examples
" Kainaman na ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The food is enough.
Literal Translation
Sufficient already the food.
" Kainaman lang ang kanyang kita para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her income is just sufficient for the family.
Literal Translation
Sufficient just the his/her income for the family.
" Bagaman hindi sila mayaman, kainaman naman ang kanilang kita upang matugunan ang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
Although they are not rich, their income is nonetheless sufficient to meet their daily needs.
Literal Translation
Although not they rich, sufficient however the their income so-that meet the day-to-day that need.
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