Pamanahan (en. Inheritance)

pa-ma-na-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The property inherited from parents or ancestors.
This house is an inheritance from my grandfather.
Ang bahay na ito ay isang pamanahan mula sa aking lolo.
A thing acquired through inheritance.
His inheritance provides him with great wealth.
Ang kanyang pamanahan ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng malaking yaman.
Transfer of rights or property to the next generation.
Inheritance is important in the culture of every family.
Mahalaga ang pamanahan sa kultura ng bawat pamilya.

Etymology

from the root word 'mana' meaning 'inheritance' or 'passed down from ancestors'

Common Phrases and Expressions

inherited knowledge
knowledge passed down from ancestors
pamanang kaalaman
don't waste the inheritance
having respect for what has been passed down
huwag sayangin ang pamanahan

Related Words

heritage
Any property, wealth, or knowledge passed down from ancestors.
pamana
inheritance
Property or wealth acquired from parents.
mana

Slang Meanings

Needs to be engraved in stone
My godparent said, engrave your promises in stone.
Sabi na ng pamanahan ko, itaga mo sa bato ang mga pangako mo.
As long as there's an agreement
I have no problem with my godparent, as long as there's an agreement.
Walang problema sa akin ang pamanahan, basta't may kasunduan.
Don't be fooled
Be careful, you might get fooled by the wrong person!
Maging maingat ka, baka magpamanahan ka sa maling tao. Huwag magpaloko!