Also means
Yaman can also mean resources.
Usage Note
Yaman refers to wealth or abundance and is the root of the common adjective 'mayaman' (rich). It is used to describe material possessions as well as the 'kayamanan' (treasures or richness) of one's culture and resources.
Examples
" Malaki ang yaman nila. "
Natural Translation
Their wealth is great.
Literal Translation
Big the wealth their.
" Hindi lang pera ang yaman ng isang tao. "
Natural Translation
A person's wealth is not just money.
Literal Translation
Not just money the wealth of a person.
" Ang tunay na yaman ng isang bansa ay wala sa ginto kundi nasa talino at pagkakaisa ng mga mamamayan nito. "
Natural Translation
A nation's true wealth lies not in gold but in the intelligence and unity of its citizens.
Literal Translation
The true wealth of a country is not-in gold but is-in intelligence and unity of the citizens its.
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