maneho
maného with stress marks
drive
Usage Note
Maneho is most commonly used with the prefix mag- to form magmaneho, the standard way to say 'to drive' a vehicle in daily conversation. It specifically refers to the act of operating and steering a motor vehicle yourself.
Examples
" Mabagal siyang magmaneho. "
Natural Translation
He drives slowly.
Literal Translation
Slow he drive.
" Maingat ang kaniyang maneho. "
Natural Translation
His/Her driving is careful.
Literal Translation
Careful the his/her driving.
" Maingat siyang magmaneho tuwing umuulan dahil madulas at madilim ang mga kalsada sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
He drives carefully whenever it rains because the roads in the province are slippery and dark.
Literal Translation
Careful he drive whenever raining because slippery and dark the roads in province.
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