Inhibit in Tagalog
Inherit in Tagalog primarily translates to “magmana” or “mamana,” referring to receiving property, money, traits, or responsibilities from predecessors or parents. This word encompasses both material inheritance after death and genetic traits passed through generations.
Understanding the different contexts of “inherit” helps Filipino learners distinguish between legal inheritance of assets, biological inheritance of characteristics, and metaphorical inheritance of responsibilities or problems. Let’s explore its comprehensive meanings and usage.
[Words] = Inherit
[Definition]:
- Inherit /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
- Verb 1: To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.
- Verb 2: To receive a quality, characteristic, or condition from one’s parents or ancestors genetically.
- Verb 3: To receive or take over something from a predecessor or previous situation.
[Synonyms] = Magmana, Mamana, Manahin, Minana, Makamtan, Tanggapin (ng mana), Makatanggap (ng mana/pamana)
[Example]:
Ex1_EN: When her grandmother passed away, Maria was able to inherit the family house and all the antique furniture.
Ex1_PH: Nang pumanaw ang kanyang lola, si Maria ay nakamana ng bahay ng pamilya at lahat ng mga antikong kasangkapan.
Ex2_EN: Children often inherit physical traits like eye color and height from their parents.
Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay kadalasang nagmamana ng pisikal na katangian tulad ng kulay ng mata at taas mula sa kanilang mga magulang.
Ex3_EN: The new manager will inherit several ongoing projects from his predecessor.
Ex3_PH: Ang bagong manager ay mamana ng ilang kasalukuyang proyekto mula sa kanyang nauna.
Ex4_EN: She was surprised to inherit a large sum of money from a distant relative she barely knew.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay nagulat na magmana ng malaking halaga ng pera mula sa malayong kamag-anak na halos hindi niya kilala.
Ex5_EN: Unfortunately, he may inherit the genetic disease that runs in his family.
Ex5_PH: Sa kasamaang palad, maaari siyang magmana ng sakit na namana na tumatakbo sa kanyang pamilya.
