Manso (en. Gentle)
man-so
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Kind or humble.
He/She has a gentle and meek disposition.
Siya ay may manso at mahinahong disposisyon.
Not aggressive or dangerous.
Tame animals are usually easier to handle.
Ang mga manso na hayop ay kadalasang mas madaling pakisamahan.
Capable of being peaceful and not rebellious.
The gentle nature of the situation allowed for smooth discussions.
Ang manso na kalikasan ng sitwasyon ay nagbigay-daan sa maayos na usapan.
Etymology
Spanish (manso) meaning 'tame' or 'gentle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gentle and loving
tame and loving
manso't mapagmahal
Related Words
to train
Common process of teaching animals to become tame.
magsanay
training
Activity to achieve a state of being gentle for a person or animal.
pagsasanay
Slang Meanings
A calm or quiet person
My calm friend never gets angry no matter what happens.
Ang manso kong kaibigan ay hindi kailanman nagagalit kahit anong mangyari.
Generally shy or quiet around people
He is quiet in front of strangers, but cheerful with friends.
Manso siya sa harap ng mga estranghero, pero masayahin kasama ang mga kaibigan.
Obedient or non-rebellious
The child is well-behaved, always following the parents' orders.
Manso ang bata, laging sumusunod sa mga utos ng magulang.