Mamanata (en. To clear the air)

/ma.ma.na.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A behavior or method of resolving a situation or discovering the truth.

Clearing the air can help resolve conflicts.

Ang mamanata ay maaaring makatulong sa paglutas ng hidwaan.

verb

The process of deciding to express feelings or thoughts.

Sometimes, we need to clear the air to let others understand how we feel.

Minsan, kailangan nating mamanata upang maunawaan ng iba ang ating nararamdaman.

from the word 'manata' meaning to do or to light.

clearing the air with each other

to express true feelings to one another.

mamanata sa isa't isa

meeting

A gathering to discuss issues or problems.

miting

gambling to recover losses

Sure, I'll just gamble to recover the money I lost.

Sige, mamanata na lang ako para makabawi sa nawala kong pera.

to start a new venture

I will gamble again with my new business, hopefully this one succeeds.

Mamanata ulit ako sa bagong negosyo ko, sana magtagumpay na ito.

to try a new opportunity

I might gamble on love, I've been single for too long.

Baka mamanata ako sa pag-ibig, masyadong matagal na akong single.