Magmana (en. To inherit)

maɡ-ma-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To inherit or receive legacy from parents or ancestors.
He will inherit property from his grandfather.
Magmamana siya ng ari-arian mula sa kanyang lolo.
To acquire traits or characteristics from one's parents.
She will inherit intelligence from her mother.
Magmamana siya ng talino mula sa kanyang ina.
To receive anything that has been passed down from the past.
He will inherit traditions from their lineage.
Magmamana siya ng tradisyon mula sa kanilang angkan.

Etymology

from the word 'mana' meaning 'to inherit' or 'to receive from a parent'

Common Phrases and Expressions

inherit wealth
to receive wealth from parents
magmana ng yaman

Related Words

inheritance
The property or rights passed down from ancestors.
mana
legacy
Anything passed down from one generation to the next.
pamana

Slang Meanings

to inherit or receive the wealth or traits of one's parents
I inherited a big house from my grandma.
Magmana ako ng malaking bahay mula sa lola ko.
to follow or have a resemblance in behavior to one's parents
He really inherited his dad's loudness.
Sobrang magmana siya ng pagkamaingay sa kanyang tatay.
having money received from ancestors
Because of the inheritance, our family has established many businesses.
Dahil sa pagmamana, maraming naipundar na negosyo ang pamilya namin.