Mamanatag (en. To expect)

ma-ma-na-tag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses an action accompanied by expectation or hope.

I will expect that he will arrive on time.

Mamanatag ako na darating siya sa oras.

An action indicating hope for an event in the future.

They will expect the new year to come.

Mamanatag sila sa pasok ng bagong taon.

root word derived from 'manta' meaning 'to expect' or 'to arrive'.

are you expecting?

Are you waiting for something or someone?

mamanatag ka ba?

expectation

A strong hope that something will happen.

inaasahan

waiting

The act of anticipating or expecting someone or something.

naghihintay

Sometimes refers to someone who loves fun or mischief.

Juan is such a 'mamanatag!' He always brings joy to the group.

Si Juan, napaka-mamanatag! Lagi siyang nagdadala ng saya sa grupo.

A person who seems to not care much and is just laid back.

Dude, just chill, you seem to be 'mamanatag' again.

Dude, chill ka lang, parang mamanatag ka na naman.