Tagalog

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From wala (without) +‎ -ng- +‎ anuman (whatever), literally no anything. Compare Spanish de nada.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /waˌlaŋ ʔanuˈman/ [wɐˌlaŋ ʔɐ.nʊˈman]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: wa‧lang a‧nu‧man

Phrase

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waláng anumán (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ ᜀᜈᜓᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. (slightly formal) positive response to apologies or thanks: don't mention it; it's nothing; no problem; you're welcome
    Synonym: (usually informal) wala iyon

See also

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Pronoun

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waláng anumán (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ ᜀᜈᜓᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. nothing; not anything

Adjective

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waláng anumán (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ ᜀᜈᜓᜋᜈ᜔)

  1. nothing at all
  2. unmindful; inattentive to
    Synonyms: balewala, di-alintana

Further reading

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  • walang anuman”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018