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    Tamana (en. Desire)

    /taˈma.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of desire or love for something or someone.
    He has a deep desire for music.
    May malalim na tamana siya sa musika.
    A desire to achieve something.
    His desire is to become a great teacher.
    Ang kanyang tamana ay maging isang mahusay na guro.
    Active pursuit of a goal.
    Desire is necessary to succeed in life.
    Kailangan ng tamana upang magtagumpay sa buhay.

    Etymology

    Focused on human emotions and feelings.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    just desire
    proper desire or aspiration
    tamang tamana

    Related Words

    longing
    Longing is related to desire and refers to the yearning for something.
    pagnanais

    Slang Meanings

    referring to someone who is obsessed or overly enthusiastic about something
    Dude, he's so obsessed with anime, he doesn't even sleep!
    Dude, tamana siya sa anime, hindi na natutulog!
    to act out or do something just to get attention
    She’s acting out again, just to have someone to talk to.
    Nag-tamana na naman siya, para lang may makitang kausap.