Ganyan (en. Like that)
ɡɐˈnjɐn
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adverb
Refers to a manner of behavior or action.
That's what he did to his project.
Ganyan ang ginawa niya sa kanyang proyekto.
Describes a type or trend.
That's the trend nowadays.
Ganyan ang mga uso sa kasalukuyan.
Indicates a challenge or guidance.
That's what the experts say about the issue.
Ganyan ang sinasabi ng mga eksperto tungkol sa isyu.
Etymology
Originating from the southwestern part of the Philippines
Common Phrases and Expressions
That's how life is
Refers to the truth of life's challenges.
Ganyan talaga ang buhay
Such is the situation
Describes the current state of affairs.
Ganyan ang sitwasyon
Related Words
like this
Refers to a closer manner or trend.
ganito
that
Refers to something distant from the speaker.
iyon
Slang Meanings
that's how it is
That's how it is, no matter what you do, you can't change it.
Ganyan, kahit anong gawin mo, walang magagawa.
like that, let's just chill here!
Like that, let's just chill here!
Ganyan, chill lang tayo dito!
enough as is
That's enough as is, let's not fight anymore.
Ganyan na nga lang, huwag na tayong mag-away.