maaghaman

Tagalog

Etymology

From agham (“knowing someone's true character”) +‎ ma- -an.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /maʔaɡhaˈman/ [mɐ.ʔɐɡ.hɐˈman̪]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: ma‧ag‧ha‧man

Verb

maaghamán (complete naaghaman, progressive naaaghaman, contemplative maaaghaman, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜀᜄ᜔ᜑᜋᜈ᜔) (obsolete)

1. to be known for who one truly is

   Naaaghaman na kitang dati, isa kang magnanakaw.

   I was able to know what you really are since, you are a thief.

   (literally, “You are being known for who you really are by me since, you are a thief.”)