Mamayan (en. Citizen)
ma-ma-yan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is part of a community or society.
Every citizen has a duty to their country.
Ang bawat mamayan ay may tungkulin sa kanilang bansa.
A person who has independence and rights in a state.
As a citizen, you have the right to government services.
Bilang mamayan, may karapatan ka sa mga serbisyo ng gobyerno.
An individual who has legal citizenship.
The citizen has the right to vote in elections.
Ang mamayan ay may karapatan sa pagboto sa mga halalan.
Etymology
Root word: bayan
Common Phrases and Expressions
responsibility of citizens
The duties or obligations of citizens in a country.
responsibilidad ng mamayan
Related Words
town
The place or community where citizens belong.
bayan
state
A governed territory that has citizens.
estado
Slang Meanings
later
Come on, let's study later.
Tara, mamayan na tayo mag-aral.
just a little later
He just got there a little later.
Kaka-mamaya lang nandun na siya.
after a while
Take a break first, I'll go after a while.
Magpahinga ka muna, pagka-mamaya ako na lang pupunta.