Manmanan (en. Migrant worker)

/man-ma-nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who leaves their country or locality to work in another country.
Many migrant workers are employed abroad for better livelihood.
Maraming manmanan ang nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa para sa mas magandang kabuhayan.
Individual who moves from one place to another in search of better job opportunities.
Migrant workers often have specific skills for their chosen jobs.
Ang mga manmanan ay kadalasang may mga tiyak na kasanayan para sa kanilang napiling trabaho.

Etymology

From the root word 'man', meaning 'to' or 'become', and 'manan', related to properties or behaviors.

Common Phrases and Expressions

migrant workers in another town
people who go to another place to work.
manmanan sa ibang bayan

Related Words

worker
A person who uses labor or skills for a specific task or product.
panggawa

Slang Meanings

Favorite person or 'bestie.'
Of course, you're my go-to for everything.
Siyempre, ikaw ang manmanan ko sa lahat ng bagay.
Sibling or friend who feels like family.
We feel so close, that’s why I consider you family.
Parang magkamag-anak na tayo, kaya manmanan kita.