From root: manang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmanang
nag-ma-NANG
addressed as manang
Present (Incomplete)
nagmamanang
nag-ma-ma-NANG
addressing as manang
Future (Contemplated)
magmamanang
mag-ma-ma-NANG
will address as manang
Usage Note
Magmanang is used when addressing an older sister or a respected elder woman as a sign of respect. While similar to 'ate', it is more common in regional contexts or when referring to women perceived as traditional or devout.
Examples
" Magmanang ka sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Address her as manang.
Literal Translation
Address-as-manang you to her.
" Kailangan mong magmanang sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
You need to address her as manang.
Literal Translation
Need you address-as-manang to her.
" Tinuruan kami ng aming magulang na magmanang sa mga nakatatandang babae sa baryo bilang tanda ng paggalang. "
Natural Translation
Our parents taught us to address the older women in the village as manang as a sign of respect.
Literal Translation
Taught us by our parent that address-as-manang to plural older woman at village as sign of respect.
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