Pamansa (en. Inheritance)
pam-ánsa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The items or properties that are passed from one generation to the next.
This house is our inheritance from our parents.
Ang bahay na ito ay aming pamansa mula sa aming mga magulang.
The process of receiving assets from a deceased person.
We need to go through the inheritance process before we can receive our share.
Kailangan naming dumaan sa proseso ng pamansa bago namin makuha ang bahagi namin.
An item that is passed down or inherited by children and grandchildren.
His talent for music is an inheritance in his family.
Ang kanyang talento sa musika ay isang pamansa sa kanyang pamilya.
Etymology
From the root word 'pamana' meaning 'inherited' or 'assets passed down.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
heirship
Condition of the inherited properties.
pamanaan
Related Words
inheritable
An item that can be inherited.
pamanan
Slang Meanings
to chill out (for leisure or relaxation)
Come on, let's chill at the beach later, it's so hot!
Tara, pamansa tayo sa beach mamaya, ang init na eh!
stress reliever
I need a way to unwind after this week, it's so toxic!
Kailangan ko ng pamansa after ng week na 'to, sobrang toxic!
to pass time
We just hung out at the mall to kill time.
Nag-pamansa kami sa mall para lang magpasa ng oras.