Lamang (en. Only)

la-mang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A word that indicates limitation or exclusivity.

He is the only one who got a high score in the exam.

Siyang lamang ang nakakuha ng mataas na marka sa pagsusulit.

Refers to a specific number or amount.

Only one seat is left in the room.

Isa lamang ang natirang upuan sa silid.

Used to emphasize a certain idea or statement.

You are the only one important to me.

Ikaw lamang ang mahalaga sa akin.

only

emphasizes a condition or situation.

lamang na

none other than

only one is being discussed.

wala nang iba kundi

he/she

A pronoun used to refer to a person or thing being talked about.

siyang

focus more on

A subject or thing that is given more attention than others.

lamang-lamang

more than or excessive

He is way better than others because he sings really well.

Lamang na lamang siya sa iba, kasi ang galing niyang kumanta.

the best

He is the best among the players there!

Siyang lamang na lamang sa mga players doon!

winning

Our team is winning again!

Lamang na lamang na naman ang team natin!