buwena mano
See also: buwenamano
Tagalog
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Spanish buena mano (“good hand”), due to the supposed good pick or fine hand of the first customer of the day. It is said that the concept originally came from the Sangley Chinese who are believed to be good at running a business.
Pronunciation
edit- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /buˌena ˈmano/ [ˌbwɛː.n̪ɐ ˈmaː.n̪o]
- Rhymes: -ano
- Syllabification: bu‧we‧na ma‧no
Noun
editbuwena mano (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜏᜒᜈ ᜋᜈᜓ) (business)
Usage notes
edit- In the Philippines, it is believed that usage of this term invites luck into the business throughout the day, so business owners tend to welcome the first customer with a bigger smile.
Related terms
editSee also
editFurther reading
edit- “buwena mano”, in KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024
- “buwenamano”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
- Dimaculangan, Shelly C. (2017) “Filipino Phrases Borrowed from Spanish that You May Find Amusing”, in Shelly Viajera Travel[1]