Manahin (en. Inherit)

/maˈnahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of receiving property from a deceased person.
You will inherit this house from your grandfather.
Manahin mo ang bahay na ito mula sa iyong lolo.
To possess traits or characteristics from one's parents.
He inherited intelligence from his mother.
Manahin niya ang talino mula sa kanyang ina.
To acquire anything considered as wealth or value.
You will inherit the wealth of your family.
Manahin mo ang yaman ng iyong pamilya.

Etymology

root word: 'mana' with the suffix 'hin' to form a verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inherit the property
to receive properties from the deceased
manahin ang ari-arian

Related Words

inheritance
The property or wealth left by a person to their relatives.
mana
heir
A person entitled to inherit a legacy.
tagapagmana

Slang Meanings

To divide the wealth
We will divide the land inherited from grandma.
Paghahatian natin ang lupa na manahin mula sa lola.
To inherit traits or characteristics
You inherited your dad's natural talent!
Manahin mo yung likas na talento ng tatay mo!
To receive property from someone who has died
You need to take care of the documents for the inheritances.
Kailangan mo nang asikasuhin ang mga dokumento para sa mga manahin.