Manyanita (en. Morningsong)

/maɲjaˈnita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tradition in Latin American countries where music or dance is performed at dawn, often for a birthday.
They celebrated her birthday by singing manyanita in the morning.
Ipinagdiwang ang kanyang kaarawan sa pamamagitan ng pag-awit ng manyanita sa umaga.
A song typically sung during celebrations with a birthday theme.
The manyanita is a beautiful way to start the birthday day.
Ang manyanita ay isang magandang paraan upang simulan ang araw ng kaarawan.

Etymology

Spanish: 'madrugadora', meaning 'early' or 'beginning of the day'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sing manyanita
Perform the tradition of singing for a special occasion.
Umawit ng manyanita

Related Words

birthday
A special day celebrating a person's date of birth.
kaarawan
serenade
A musical performance under someone's window, often as a gesture of love or appreciation.
serenata

Slang Meanings

A welcoming of an opportunity or occasion full of joy.
The celebration prepared by Marco's family for his birthday is really awesome!
Talagang malupet ang manyanita na inihanda ng pamilya para sa kaarawan ni Marco!
A gathering or feast with friends.
We had a small party at their house, we went all out with chatting and dancing!
Naka-manyanita kami sa bahay nila, tinodo ang kwentuhan at sayawan!