Alamnaalam (en. Know-it-all)
ah-lam-nah-lam
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who seems to have excessive knowledge or acts superior in various matters.
In class, he is the know-it-all who always has an answer to questions.
Sa klase, siya ang alamnaalam na laging may sagot sa katanungan.
A term often used in a sarcastic tone to describe a person who boasts about their intelligence.
I don't like the behavior of the know-it-alls in our group.
Hindi ko gusto ang ugali ng mga alamnaalam sa aming grupo.
Etymology
Combined from the word 'alam' (knowledge) and 'naalam' (to know).
Common Phrases and Expressions
you surely know
You definitely know the answer or information.
alam na alam mo
Related Words
knowledge
Information or facts learned.
alam
intelligent
Possessing intelligence or the ability to understand.
matalinong
Slang Meanings
You know that.
I already know all the gossip in school.
Alamnaalam na ako sa lahat ng chismis sa school.
Everybody knows already.
Everyone already knows everything about him.
Alamnaalam na ang lahat tungkol sa kanya.
Totally aware.
The gang is totally aware that there's a party tomorrow.
Alamnaalam na yung mga tropa na may party bukas.