From root: manong
Usage Note
Kamanungan is a formal term referring to the status or condition of being a senior male figure. While less common in casual talk, it is used when discussing age-based social hierarchies.
Examples
" Iginagalang namin ang kanyang kamanungan. "
Natural Translation
We respect his seniority.
Literal Translation
Respect we the his seniority.
" Iginagalang nila ang kanyang kamanungan. "
Natural Translation
They respect his seniority.
Literal Translation
Respect they the his seniority.
" Sa aming probinsya, ang kamanungan ng nakatatandang lalaki ang humahatol sa mga usapin bago pa man dumating ang kapitan. "
Natural Translation
In our province, the seniority of the elder man settles disputes even before the village captain arrives.
Literal Translation
In our province, the seniority of elder man the-one-that-judges the disputes before even arriving the captain.
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