Pagmamay-ari (en. Ownership)
/paɡmaˈma.ja.ri/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of having ownership or control over something.
The ownership of a house is an important aspect of life in the city.
Ang pagmamay-ari ng bahay ay isang mahalagang aspekto ng buhay sa lungsod.
A person's right to something that has become theirs.
His ownership of the land helped his business.
Ang kanyang pagmamay-ari ng lupa ay nakatulong sa kanyang negosyo.
Refers to the items owned by a person.
Ownership of the vehicle must be shown to the authorities.
Dapat ipakita ang pagmamay-ari ng sasakyan sa mga awtoridad.
Etymology
composed of 'pag' (a word indicating action) and 'mamay-ari' (referring to ownership)
Common Phrases and Expressions
right to ownership
the legal right of a person to own something
karapatan sa pagmamay-ari
transfer of ownership
the process of transferring ownership from one person to another
pagpapasa ng pagmamay-ari
Related Words
owner
A person who possesses or has control over an asset.
may-ari
property
Items owned by a person or entity.
ari-arian
Slang Meanings
My stuff.
This is my property, so don't touch it.
Ito ang aking pagmamay-ari, kaya't huwag mong galawin.
Belongings.
Wow, so many people's belongings here!
Grabe, ang daming pagaari ng mga tao dito!
Wealth.
When you succeed, your wealth will definitely increase.
Kapag nagtagumpay ka, siguradong dadami ang yaman mong pagmamay-ari.
My territory.
This is my territory, no one comes in here.
Ito ang aking teritoryo, walang papasok dito.