the 13th letter of the Filipino alphabet.

1. used in forming adjectives or adverbs.
mabaít, kind; sensible
maíngay, noisy; loud
mabilis, fast

2. expresses an ability to act on something.
maabót, to be able to reach (x)
mabása, to be able to read (x)

3. for verbs whose action expressed directly happens to the subject.
malúnod, to drown
mahúlog, to drop
malaglág, to fall down; to drop; to abort
masirà, to break or to be spoiled
matúlog, to sleep

may; possible; can be.
Maaarì ba kitáng makausap mamaya? May I talk to you later?
Maaarì naman. It is possible.
→ MAHIMÒ, POSÍBLE, PUWÉDE, UBRÁ

reliable; dependable; trustworthy.
→ MAPÁGKAKATIWALÁAN, RESPONSÁBLE

resourceful; capable.

having a muddy taste, especially in fish.

ashy; grayish; covered with ashes.

early.
maágang-alis, early departure

prompt; quick; punctual in work.
maágap sa trabaho. punctual in work
maágap sa pamumuhay. resourceful in life

wasteful.
→ BULAGSÁK, GASTADÓR

thoughtful; considerate; accommodating.

wise; knowledgeable; talented.
→ MARÚNONG

spacious; well ventilated and well lighted (s.o. rooms).

uninformed; unenlightened; ignorant.
→ MANGMÁNG, TANGÁ

• • maang-maangan:
  Part of Speech

  Verb

  Definition

  to pretend to be ignorant.

an expression followed by “kung,” used to express indifference or dismissal; so what if; what do I care if.
Maanó kung anak siya ng Meyor? So what if he's the Mayor's son?
Maanó kung hindi siya dumating! What do I care if he does not come!

auxiliary verb ending in -ng; may; would; expressing a wish or desire.
Maanóng magkatotoo. May it come true.

denotes an indefinite quantity or quality whose context can only be understood by the speakers.
Maanó naman dito, nahihilo tuloy ako. There's something wrong about this place, it makes me dizzy.

elementary school.
→ PRIMÁRYA

smelly; foul-smelling; stinky.
→ MABAHÒ

kind; good-natured; well-behaved.

calm; poised.

broad-shouldered; well-built.
→ MATIPUNÒ

modest; coy; demure.
→ MAHINHÍN

• • magpakabinì:
  Part of Speech

  Verb

  Definition

  to act moderately.

Welcome! Long live!

hairy; wooly.

velvet apple (Diospyros philippinensis).

chubby; rotund.
Nanggigil si Jane sa mabúrok na pisngi ni Sheila. Jane was overcome with delight at Sheila's chubby cheeks.

hunk; muscular; strong and well-built.

easy; effortless.
Madalî ang bumása, hindi ang sumulat. Reading is easy, not writing.

• • madaliín:
  Part of Speech

  Verb

  Definition

  to hasten or to rush the making of something.
• • mádalían:
  Part of Speech

  Adjective

  Definition

  rushed; urgent.

dawn; daybreak.
→ BUKÁNG-LIWAYWÁY, LIWAYWÁY

plural of Madrasah; Muslim private schools focused on Islamic studies and Arabic literacy, especially in Mindanao.

cheater; deceitful; treacherous.
→ MAGÚLANG, MANLOLÓKO

skein of yarn, thread, or wool.
→ LÁBAY

a Muslim messianic guide who is expected to appear before the last judgment.

meaningful; spirited; significant.

the people; the public; everyone.
Hinahangaan siya ng madlâ. Everyone admired him.
Inaanyayahan ang madlâ. The public is invited.
→ BÁYAN, MÁSA, PÚBLIKÓ, SAMBAYANÁN, TÁUMBÁYAN

a private school for Muslims managed by an ustád or uláma that teaches Islam.

Roman script rendering of the Mëranáw Arabic script.

stepmother.
Ang madrásta ni Ana ay mabait at mapagmahal sa kaniya. Ana’s stepmother is kind and loving toward her.
→ ÁLE, TIYÁHIN

nun.
→ MÓNGHA