naman
Middle English
Pronoun
naman
- (chiefly early and Northern dialectal) Alternative form of noman.
References
- “no-man (pron.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 13 June 2018.
Old English
Pronunciation
Noun
naman
- accusative singular of nama
- genitive singular of nama
- dative singular of nama
- nominative plural of nama
- accusative plural of nama
Tagalog
Pronunciation
Particle
naman
- used to soften requests
- Tulungan mo naman ako.
- Could you, please, help me?
- on the other hand
- Pupunta si Miguel sa eskwela. Si Mark naman ay pupunta sa opisina.
- Miguel is going to school. On the other hand, Mark is heading to the office.
- particle used to express the turn of somebody or something
- Okay, ako naman!
- Okay, it's my turn!
- Sana Vietnam naman ang manalo sa Miss Universe. Lagi na lang Pilipinas, eh.
- I wish Vietnam wins this time in Miss Universe. It's always been the Philippines.
- particle used to emphasize contrast
- Sabi nila may pera daw sa lamesa, eh wala naman!
- They told me there's money on the table but there was none!
- Wala ka namang sinabi na pupunta ka, ah?
- But you didn't tell me you're coming!
- Maganda siya, pero tamad naman.
- She's pretty, but lazy.
- Mali 'yung sagot mo sa number 5. — Hindi ah! Tama naman, ah!
- Your answer in number 5 is incorrect. — No way! It's correct, mind you!
- Wala naman akong kasalanan, ah!
- But, I told you, I'm innocent!
- particle used to emphasize affirmation
- Sasama ka ba sa amin? — Oo naman!
- Are you coming with us? — Yes, indeed!
- particle used to give additional information so the other person will be finally convinced of what you've said or asked
- Sabihin mo na sa akin ang sekreto mo. Wala namang makakaalam na iba, eh.
- Tell me that secret of yours already. Nobody else is going to know.
- particle used in exclamatory sentences to add more emotion
- Ang tanga naman niyun!
- How stupid he was!
- Sana mamatay na 'yang gagong 'yan! — Huwag naman!
- I wish that jerk would die! — Oh, not at all!
- Grabe naman 'yung nangyaring lindol sa Japan!
- How outrageous was the earthquake that happened in Japan!
- Kawawa naman 'yung mga namatay sa bagyong Yolanda!
- How pitiful are the victims of typhoon Yolanda!
din naman
- used to express that something is pointless
- Hindi ako pupunta sa party. Wala rin naman akong kilala doon.
- I'm not coming to the party. After all, I don't know anyone there.
- Itapon mo na 'yan. Sira din naman na, eh!
- You can throw that away! It's broken, after all.
- Bakit ka pa nag-aaral eh babagsak ka rin naman.
- What's the point of your studying when you're going to fail anyways?
lang naman
- just
- Kamusta ka na? — Okay lang naman ako.
- How are you? — I'm just fine.
- used sarcastically to emphasize the name of a person or thing when something about that person or thing is surprising in a particular situation
- Bakit ba tayo naghahanda? Sino ba ang dadating bukas? — 'yung presidente lang naman!
- What are we preparing for? Who's coming over tomorrow? — It's none other than the president!
na naman
- again
- Kumain na naman ako.
- I ate again.
- Nandito na naman siya?
- He's back again?
pa naman
- used to express fear, worry or disappointment about something unexpected happened
- Umuulan nang malakas sa labas. — Talaga? Naku, wala pa naman akong dalang payong.
- It's raining cats and dogs outside. — Really? Oh no, I didn't bring an umbrella.
- Hindi na raw matutuloy 'yung party. — Talaga? Bumili pa naman ako ng bagong damit.
- The party has been cancelled. — Really? I even bought a new dress.
Interjection
naman
- Of course!; surely
- Ang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas. — Naman!
- Philippines is really beautiful. — Of course!
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