Pamana (en. Inheritance)

pah-mah-nah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Property or wealth inherited from parents or ancestors.
He received a large inheritance from his grandfather.
Nakatanggap siya ng malaking pamana mula sa kanyang lolo.
The traits or traditions passed down to the next generation.
Our cultures and traditions are part of our heritage.
Ang ating mga kultura at tradisyon ay bahagi ng ating pamana.
The transfer of rights or obligations from one person to another.
The inheritance of responsibility is passed from parents to their children.
Ang pamana ng pagkakaroon ng responsibilidad ay ibinibigay mula sa mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak.

Etymology

from the word 'mana' which means wealth or property passed down from parents.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heritage of life
Lessons or experiences that cannot be measured in material things.
pamana ng buhay
heritage of lineage
The traits or traditions passed from one generation to another.
pamana ng lahi

Related Words

inheritance
Wealth or property that is passed from one person to another.
mana
division
The process of receiving a share of an inheritance.
paghahati

Slang Meanings

Inherited wealth or property
This house is an inheritance from my grandpa.
Ang bahay na ito ay pamana mula sa lolo ko.
A trait or talent passed down from family
His talent in music is an inheritance from his parents.
Ang galing niya sa musika ay isang pamana mula sa mga magulang niya.
Division of property among heirs
The inheritance will be complicated if we don't get along.
Magiging masalimuot ang pamana kung hindi kami magkasundo.
A testament to one’s heritage or culture
Traditions are an important inheritance of our race.
Ang mga tradisyon ay isang mahalagang pamana ng ating lahi.