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    Manawa (en. To happen)

    /maˈnawə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that expresses a wish or tendency for something to happen.
    May everyone have a beautiful and happy day.
    Nawa'y magkaroon ng maganda at masayang araw ang lahat.
    Expresses a wish for the future.
    I wish you would come to my birthday.
    Manawa'y dumating ka sa aking kaarawan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    May you succeed.
    May you succeed in your goals.
    Manawa'y magtagumpay ka.
    May God use your talents.
    A prayer or greeting wishing your abilities to be used for good.
    Nawa'y gamitin na ng Diyos ang iyong mga talento.

    Related Words

    to come
    A verb form that expresses entering or touching something.
    manaw
    may it be
    A word used to express desire or hope.
    nawa

    Slang Meanings

    Borrowing
    Just borrow my cellphone, just figure it out until I can buy a new one.
    Ispatan mo na lang yung cellphone ko, gawan na lang ng paraan hanggang sa makabili ako ng bago.
    Pretending to be wealthy
    To have something to say to his friends, he 'inherited' a big house even though it's not true.
    Para may masabi sa mga barkada, nagmana siya ng malaking bahay kahit hindi naman totoo.
    Lack
    I admit we are rich, but in terms of inheritance, it's still very difficult.
    Aaminin kong mayaman kami, pero sa pagmamanawa, sobrang hirap pa rin.