From root: saan
Usage Note
Saanman is a more formal or literary word for anywhere or wherever. It is frequently encountered in Filipino poetry, songs, and formal speeches.
Examples
" Pupunta ako saanman. "
Natural Translation
I will go wherever.
Literal Translation
Will-go I wherever.
" Susundan kita saanman. "
Natural Translation
I will follow you wherever.
Literal Translation
Will-follow I-you wherever.
" Saanman kita dalhin, alam kong magiging masaya tayo basta magkasama. "
Natural Translation
Wherever I take you, I know we will be happy as long as we are together.
Literal Translation
Wherever I-you take, know I-that will-become happy we as-long-as together.
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