Maraming (en. Many)

/maˈɾamiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expresses a large number or quantity of people, things, or ideas.
Many people came to the festival.
Maraming tao ang dumating sa piyesta.
A word that describes a quantity greater than one.
Many possibilities could happen.
Maraming posibilidad ang maaaring mangyari.
Commonly used in sentences that express quantity.
Many classes are offered in the school.
Maraming mga klase ang inaalok sa paaralan.

Etymology

As an adjective, it originates from the word 'dami' which means 'quantity.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

thank you very much
An expression of gratitude, usually for assistance or a gift.
maraming salamat
many things
Refers to various things or aspects.
maraming bagay

Related Words

quantity
Refers to the number or amount of something.
dami
few
Asks about the number of people or things.
ilan

Slang Meanings

many
There are many people at the fiesta!
Maraming tao sa fiesta!
a lot
There is a lot of food at the gathering.
Ang dami ng pagkain sa handaan.
crowded
It's crowded in the MRT, there are many people.
Siksikan sa MRT, maraming tao.
more
There is more to life.
Maraming higit pa sa buhay.