pa naman

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /pa naˈman/ [pɐ n̪ɐˈman̪]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: pa na‧man

Particle

pa namán (Baybayin spelling ᜉ ᜈᜋᜈ᜔)

1. used to express fear, worry or disappointment about something unexpected happened

   Umuulan nang malakas sa labas. — Talaga? Naku, wala pa naman akong dalang payong.

   It's raining hard outside. — Really? Oh no, I didn't even bring an umbrella.

   Hindi na raw matutuloy 'yung party. — Talaga? Bumili pa naman ako ng bagong damit.

   The party has been cancelled. — Really? I even bought a new dress.

2. still (emphasized)

   Maaga pa naman.

   Well, it's still early.

Related terms

• din naman
• lang naman