Filipino · Common Verbs

malaman

To know (facts)

Beginnerverb

Definition

To have information in your mind.

Example

Hindi ko alam kung saan siya nakatira.

I do not know where he lives.

Etymology

'Malaman' comes from the root 'alaman,' which means 'to know.' The prefix 'ma-' indicates the action of becoming knowledgeable about facts.

How & Where It’s Used

'Malaman' is used in both formal and informal contexts and is often employed in academic discussions and everyday inquiries.

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