Manaan (en. Inherited)

/mánaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The traits or characteristics inherited from parents.
His intelligence seems to be inherited from his mother.
Ang kanyang talino ay tila manaang mula sa kanyang ina.
Property or wealth passed down from one generation to the next.
He inherited the large house from his grandfather.
Nakuha niya ang malaking bahay bilang mana mula sa kaniyang lolo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'inherited' meaning to receive traits or characteristics from parents.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inheritance from parents
Traits inherited from parents.
mana mula sa mga magulang

Related Words

to inherit
The act of receiving traits or wealth from parents or ancestors.
manahin
wealth
Things that bring value, such as riches or properties.
yaman

Slang Meanings

super happy
Wow, I'm manaan today because I'm really happy!
Grabe, manaan na ako ngayon kasi ang saya saya ko!
confused
I admit I'm manaan with what I'm going through right now.
Aminado akong manaan ako sa mga pinagdadaanan ko ngayon.
so full of joy
I feel manaan when I'm with her, always happy vibes.
Parang manaan ako ‘pag kasama ko siya, laging happy vibes.