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    Manas (en. Arrogance)

    muh-nahs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A trait of a person that leads to excessive arrogance or pride in their abilities.
    His arrogance was the reason he wasn't accepted into the group.
    Ang kanyang manas ay naging dahilan kung bakit siya hindi tinanggap sa grupo.
    A feeling that comes from excessive self-confidence.
    We need to stop his arrogance before he makes a mistake.
    Kailangan nating hadlangan ang kanyang manas bago pa siya magkamali.
    An excessive sense of self-importance that hinders interaction with others.
    His arrogance makes it difficult for him to make friends.
    Ang kanyang manas ay nagpapahirap sa kanyang pakikipagkaibigan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Tagalog word 'mánsâ' which means feeling of pride or arrogance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not be arrogant
    No reason to be boastful.
    Huwag maging manas
    Arrogance will fade
    Pride can be detrimental.
    Mawawala ang manas

    Related Words

    fool
    A person with undesirable behavior due to excessive pride.
    mangmang
    haughty
    A person who exhibits a rich arrogance.
    mapagmataas

    Slang Meanings

    big person
    Enough with the eating, you're getting big again!
    Tama na ang kainan, lumalaki na naman ang mga manas mo!
    disrespectful
    Wow, you’re so disrespectful to the elders!
    Grabe, ang manas mo naman sa mga matatanda!
    soft or easily offended
    When someone says that to you, don’t be too sensitive, just chill!
    Pag sinabihan ka ng ganun, huwag kang manas, chill lang!