Maramihan (en. Many)

ma-ra-mi-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a quantity that is more than one.
There are many people on the street.
May maramihan ng mga tao sa kalsada.
Indicates a large amount or number.
We need a large supply for the project.
Kailangan natin ng maramihan na supply para sa proyekto.

Etymology

from the word 'marami' meaning 'many' and the suffix '-han' indicating a state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bulk in sales
refers to buying or selling a large quantity of products.
maramihan sa benta

Related Words

many
A topic or state that means more than one or countless.
marami
quantity
The measurement or number of something.
dami

Slang Meanings

crowded
When you entered the bus, it was so crowded like sardines!
Pagpasok mo sa bus, maramihan na parang sardinas!
a lot of
There are a lot of people in the mall right now!
Ang dami-dami ng tao sa mall ngayon!
meeting place
No wonder it's crowded in the park, it's a meeting place for friends!
Kaya pala maramihan ang sa park, tagpuan pala ng tropa!
hangout
They have so many hangouts, that's why there are a lot of them on the street.
Marami silang mga tambayan, kaya maramihan sa kalsada.