Mangmang (en. Ignorant)

maŋ-maŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To become ignorant; to remain unaware.

Do not be ignorant of the signs in your environment.

Huwag kang mangmang sa mga senyales ng iyong kapaligiran.

adjective

Lacking knowledge or unlearned.

It is said that those who do not study their lessons are ignorant.

Sinasabing mangmang ang hindi nag-aaral ng kanyang mga aralin.

Without experience; unfamiliar with something.

He is not ignorant of technology, but he still needs to learn more.

Hindi siya mangmang sa teknolohiya, ngunit kailangan pa niyang matuto ng higit pa.

Derived from the root 'mang' meaning to have or possess, and 'mangmang' meaning ignorant or unwise.

ignorant in life

Refers to people who lack knowledge about life's experiences.

mangmang sa buhay

knowledge

The state of being aware or having knowledge.

kaalaman

wise

A person possessing intelligence or high knowledge.

matalino

stupid or ignorant

That person is really dumb, he doesn't know what he's talking about.

Ang taong 'yan, mangmang talaga, hindi niya alam ang sinasabi.

crazy or reckless

He's driving, but he's clueless about the road, this is dangerous!

Nagda-drive siya, pero mangmang sa kalsada, delikado 'to!

not appealing or interesting

His jokes are so dumb, they really have no appeal.

Parang mangmang ang jokes niya, wala talagang dating.