maaghaman

Tagalog

Etymology

From agham (“knowing someone's true character”) +‎ ma- -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /maʔaɡhaˈman/ [mɐ.ʔɐɡ.hɐˈman̪]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: ma‧ag‧ha‧man

Verb

maaghamán (complete naaghaman, progressive naaaghaman, contemplative maaaghaman, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜀᜄ᜔ᜑᜋᜈ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. to be known for who one truly is
    Naaaghaman na kitang dati, isa kang magnanakaw.
    I was able to know what you really are since, you are a thief.
    (literally, “You are being known for who you really are by me since, you are a thief.”)
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