Anan (en. What)

a-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to ask about a particular thing or situation.
What is the reason why I was late?
Anan ang dahilan kung bakit ako na-late?
A pronoun used in a sentence to refer to an unspecified thing.
I don't know what will happen tomorrow.
Hindi ko alam kung anan ang mangyayari bukas.

Etymology

From the root word 'an', meaning 'this' or 'that'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

What are your plans?
Asking about someone's plans.
Anan ang iyong mga plano?

Related Words

what
A term used to inquire further about a thing or situation.
anong

Slang Meanings

Silly / Fool (in a teasing or playful way)
Dude, you're so clueless!
Anan, ang labo mo naman!
Oh no!
Dude, why did you do that?
Anan, bakit nagawa mo yun?
How do I do this?
Dude, how do I explain this?
Anan, pano ba 'to i-explain?