pa naman

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Tagalog[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pa naˈman/, [pɐ nɐˈman]
  • Hyphenation: pa na‧man

Particle[edit]

pa namán (Baybayin spelling ᜉ ᜈᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. 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 hard outside. — Really? Oh no, I didn't even 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.
  2. still (emphasized)
    Maaga pa naman.
    Well, it's still early.

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