Tagapagmana (en. Heir)

taga-pag-ma-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who receives an inheritance or property from the deceased.
Maria is the heir to all her grandfather's properties.
Si Maria ang tagapagmana ng lahat ng pag-aari ng kanyang lolo.
A person with legal rights to an inheritance.
Juan's children are heirs to their respective shares of the property.
Ang mga anak ni Juan ay mga tagapagmana ng kanya-kanyang bahagi ng ari-arian.
A person who inherits a condition or trait from their ancestors.
The inherited condition came from his family.
Sa kanya nagmula ang tagapagmana ng sakit na iyon mula sa kanyang pamilya.

Etymology

The word 'tagapagmana' is derived from 'tagapag' meaning 'one who acts or has a duty' and 'mana' meaning 'wealth or property passed from one generation to another.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

heir to a name
A person who carries a family's good reputation.
tagapagmana ng pangalan

Related Words

inheritance
The property or assets passed from one person to another after death.
mana
messenger
A person who conveys messages or news to others.
tagapaghatid

Slang Meanings

heir
He is the heir to the family's wealth.
Siya ang tagapagmana ng yaman ng pamilya.
like a boss
He’s like an heir to his father's skills, like a boss.
Parang tagapagmana siya sa galing ng kanyang tatay, katulad ng boss.
representative
He is the family's representative in the business, that's why he’s an heir.
Siyang kinatawan ng pamilya sa negosyo, kaya tagapagmana siya.