mangaan
interj · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does mangaan mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, mangaan is an interjection meaning ‘"Let's eat" — the formula used to systematically invite a friend or clan member who passes by at mealtime to join in.’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- interj"Let's eat" — the formula used to systematically invite a friend or clan member who passes by at mealtime to join in.
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.