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    Mamanhikan (en. To ask for the hand in marriage)

    ma-man-hi-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A traditional ritual in Filipino cultures that involves the visit of a man's parents to the home of a woman's parents to ask for her hand in marriage.
    We will conduct a formal mamanhikan next week to officially ask for Maria's hand.
    Magsasagawa kami ng mamanhikan sa susunod na linggo upang pormal na hilingin ang kamay ni Maria.
    An opportunity to show respect and appreciation to the woman's family.
    The mamanhikan is a great opportunity to introduce our families to each other.
    Ang mamanhikan ay isang magandang pagkakataon upang ipakilala ang aming pamilya sa isa’t isa.
    A process of discussing and arranging details concerning the wedding.
    In the mamanhikan, the wedding date and offerings are often discussed.
    Sa mamanhikan, madalas na pinag-uusapan ang petsa at mga handog sa kasal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Will perform a mamanhikan
    Bringing a marriage proposal to the woman's family.
    Magsasagawa ng mamanhikan

    Related Words

    wedding
    A ceremony that binds two people in a legal relationship as spouses.
    kasal
    stay-in
    A traditional method of visiting or finding a place to stay that is often associated with weddings.
    panunuluyan

    Slang Meanings

    Consultation with the woman's family.
    We will have a formal meeting at their house for our wedding.
    Magmamamanhikan kami sa bahay nila para sa kasal namin.
    Tradition of a man visiting the woman's family.
    Mamanhikan is important for getting her parents' approval.
    Importante ang mamanhikan para sa approval ng parents niya.
    Time for introduction and discussion.
    During the mamanhikan, that's when formal discussions will happen.
    Sa mamanhikan, doon magkakaroon ng formal na usapan.