nanununo
authoritative / patriarch-like
From root: nuno
Usage Note
Nanununo describes a person who speaks or acts with the heavy authority and traditional wisdom of an old family head.
Examples
" Nanununo ang kanyang lolo. "
Natural Translation
His grandfather is patriarch-like.
Literal Translation
Patriarch-like the his grandfather.
" Nanununo ang kanyang tinig. "
Natural Translation
His/Her voice is authoritative.
Literal Translation
Patriarch-like the his/her voice.
" Tahimik ang lahat tuwing nananalita ang nanununong matanda, sapagkat may bigat at karunungan ang bawat salita niya. "
Natural Translation
Everyone goes quiet whenever the patriarch-like elder speaks, because his every word carries weight and wisdom.
Literal Translation
Quiet the all whenever speaks the patriarch-like elder, because has weight and wisdom the each word his.
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