manang-manang
old-fashioned; prudish
From root: manang
Usage Note
Manang-manang describes a woman who dresses or behaves in an overly conservative, traditional, or old-fashioned manner.
Examples
" Manang-manang ang tita ko. "
Natural Translation
My aunt is old-fashioned.
Literal Translation
Old-fashioned the aunt my.
" Manang-manang siya kung magbihis. "
Natural Translation
She dresses in an old-fashioned way.
Literal Translation
Old-fashioned she when dressing.
" Bagaman manang-manang siyang manamit, napakabait niya at lagi siyang handang tumulong sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Although she dresses in an old-fashioned way, she is very kind and always ready to help others.
Literal Translation
Although old-fashioned she to-dress, very-kind she and always she ready to-help to fellow.
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