Kailanman (en. Whenever)

ka-ilan-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
A part of speech that answers the question 'when'.
Whenever I am ready to help.
Kailanman ay handa akong tumulong.
Indicates that something can happen at any time.
You can come back here whenever.
Kailanman ay puwede kang bumalik dito.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'when' and 'ever'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whenever and wherever
At any time and at any place.
kailanman at saanman

Related Words

when
A question used to determine the time or date of an event.
kailan
ever
A word indicating an uncertain time or occasion.
man

Slang Meanings

anytime
I won't leave you, anytime.
Hindi kita iiwan, kahit kailan.
to be disregarded
To him, I'm worthless anytime.
Para sa kanya, kailanman na lang ako walang halaga.
eternal
My love for you is eternal; it will never fade.
Ang pagmamahal ko sa'yo ay walang hanggan; kailanman hindi kukupas.