sharlaaw
Naman what does naman mean?
Oct 29, 2014 2:57 PM
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"Naman" is a versatile enclitic and may denote various things like sympathy, disgust, impatience, and plea. It doesn't have English equivalent. It implies a lot of emotions depending on the context and tone of the speaker - making it very important in Tagalog language but pretty tough to explain. Hm... let me give you examples of its uses. For coordinating --- Ako bahala dito. Ikaw naman doon. = I'm in charge here. While you, there. --- Kumusta ka?... Eh mommy mo, kumusta naman? = How are you? Uhm you're mommy, how's she? "Actually" --- Mabait naman siya. = He's actually kind. * Probable emotion behind: consider his kindness. "Again" = Na naman --- Ikaw na naman? = You again? * Probable emotion behind: I can't believe this. For emphasis or superlative adverb --- Ang pangit naman! = How (very) ugly! * Probable emotion behind: Ew. I'm really disgusted. --- Kawawa naman. = How pitiful. :( * Probable emotion behind: I agree/ sympathise with them. --- Oo naman. = Of course OR Yes, I agree * Probable emotion behind: I agree with your sentiment or opinion. For emphasis in request or order. --- Kumain ka naman. = Please eat. / Eat, will you? * Probable emotion behind: : Have mercy, please eat. Mothers usually say this to their stubborn children who'd rather play than have their meal. Vague / modest replies --- Hindi naman. = No (not really). --- Mabuti naman = Good / Fine (somehow). * Probable emotion behind: Some where in between, better read between the lines. Expression Naman! = Wtf, For godssake, Have some consideration, etc... * Probable emotion behind: I'm pissed. Other helpful phrases: Bakit naman? = Why is that? Huwag naman. = Please don't Grabe naman. = That's too much. (Got to have some consideration) Generally naman is just used to add gravity to the emotions of the speaker. Hope this helps. :)
October 31, 2014
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October 31, 2014
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