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manong (noun) Expert Verified
Dialectal Origin: Ilocano
Pronunciation(s):
     /mɑ:nɔŋ/

Filipino Definition:

Nakatatandang kapatid na lalaki.

Filipino Usage:

1. Si Elmar ay kuya ko. 2. Ang kuya ko ay matangkad at gwapo.

Filipino Synonyms: utol; manoy;

Filipino Antonyms: ate

English Translation:
brother (noun)
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Pronunciation(s):
     /ˈbrʌðˈɜr/[US English]

- a male offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; a male sibling.

Usage Samples:

1. Elmar is my brother. 2. My brother is tall and handsome.

Synonyms: relative; blood brother; twin; kin

Antonyms: sister; stranger

Dialectal Translations

Ilocano

Pangasinan

(1) ermano
      

Bolinao

(1) kibsat