Manananso (en. Diviner)

/mɐnɐnˈɐnso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the ability to predict or know the future.
The diviner is known for their ability to see things that others cannot.
Kilala ang manananso sa kanilang kakayahan na makita ang mga bagay na hindi nakikita ng iba.
A person who uses rituals or symbols to obtain knowledge or information from spirits.
The diviner performed rituals before giving their prediction.
Ang manananso ay nagsagawa ng mga ritwal bago siya nagbigay ng kanyang hula.
A person who provides advice based on the predictions or symbols they have perceived.
Many people approach the diviner for advice regarding their lives.
Maraming tao ang lumalapit sa manananso para sa payo tungkol sa kanilang mga buhay.

Etymology

The word 'manananso' derives from the root 'sanso' which means 'diviner' or 'sorcerer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diviner of fortune
A person who provides predictions about the fortune of others.
manananso ng kapalaran
to go to a diviner
The action of seeking a prediction or advice from a diviner.
pumunta sa manananso

Related Words

fortune
Any event in a person's life that can be predicted by a diviner.
kapalaran
ritual
Ceremonies or actions performed by a diviner to obtain knowledge from spirits.
ritwal

Slang Meanings

A catcher or someone who likes to meddle.
Look at Juan, he's a manananso in conversations like that!
Ayun si Juan, manananso yan sa mga ganyang usapan!
A person who seems to know everything that’s going on, like a gossip.
Marco really bashes those manananso in all the gossip.
Sobrang bina-bash ni Marco yung mga manananso sa lahat ng chismis.