Pagmamano (en. Hand-kissing)

pag-ma-ma-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A tradition of showing respect to elders or people in authority by touching their hand to the forehead.

Upon greeting her grandmother, she performed a mano as a sign of respect.

Sa pagtanggap sa kanyang lola, siya ay nagpagmamano bilang paggalang.

An act of respect and a demonstration of adherence to cultural customs.

Pagmamano is important in our culture as a way of showing respect.

Ang pagmamano ay mahalaga sa ating kultura bilang paraan ng pagpapakita ng respeto.

A traditional gesture commonly performed during significant occasions.

Pagmamano often occurs at weddings and festivals.

Ang pagmamano ay madalas na nangyayari sa mga kasalan at mga Pista.

Origin of the word 'mano' meaning 'hand' in Spanish.

Hello, please do a mano

An invitation to perform a mano as a greeting and sign of respect.

Kumusta, mangyaring magmano

respect

A manifestation of respect or recognition towards someone.

galang

Greeting or showing respect to elders

I do a mano to my grandmother every time I go home.

Pagmamano sa lola ko tuwing umuuwi ako.

Showing respect in a family gathering or an event

We should do mano for Uncle's wedding.

Dapat tayong mag-pagmamanahong para sa kasal ni Tito.