From root: manong
Usage Note
Pagkamanong refers to the state, quality, or identity of being the eldest male sibling in a family. It implies the responsibilities and respect associated with that role.
Examples
" Ramdam ko ang pagkamanong niya. "
Natural Translation
I feel his being like an elder brother.
Literal Translation
Feel I the being-elder-brother his.
" Ramdam ko ang kanyang pagkamanong sa amin. "
Natural Translation
I feel his being like an elder brother to us.
Literal Translation
Feel I the his being-elder-brother to us.
" Kahit malayo siya sa amin, ipinaparamdam pa rin niya ang kanyang pagkamanong sa tuwing kami ay nangangailangan ng payo. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is far from us, he still makes his role as elder brother felt whenever we are in need of advice.
Literal Translation
Even far he from us, made-felt also he the his being-elder-brother whenever we is in-need of advice.
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