manong
mánong with stress marks
elderly man; older brother (honorific)
Usage Note
Manong is a respectful term for an older brother or an older man, commonly used to politely address service workers like drivers and vendors. It conveys respect for age and seniority in everyday social interactions without being overly formal.
Examples
" Salamat, manong. "
Natural Translation
Thank you, sir.
Literal Translation
Thanks, older-man.
" Ang manong ay naglalakad. "
Natural Translation
The elderly man is walking.
Literal Translation
The elderly man is walking.
" Tinanong ko ang manong na tindero kung magkano ang kilo ng mangga sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
I asked the older man, the vendor, how much a kilo of mangoes costs at the market.
Literal Translation
Asked I the older-man linker vendor if how-much the kilo of mango at-the market.
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