mani
/maˈniʔ/
The English word "peanut" is translated into Tagalog as mani.
mani refers to a legume that resembles a nut.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maˈniʔ/.
Did you know?
- The word mani is used in the Tagalog idiom mani lang, which describes a task that is incredibly easy to complete.
- The word mani is not originally Filipino, but was borrowed from Spanish which itself took it from the Taíno language of the Caribbean.
- In the Philippines, you might encounter mani in the form of nilagang mani, which refers to boiled peanuts often sold as a street snack.
Examples in context
- Ang mani ay isang masustansyang pangkaraniwang pampalipas gutom.Peanuts are a nutritious and common snack.
- Gusto ko ng mani.I want peanuts.
- May mani sa loob ng lata.There are peanuts inside the can.
- Mura lang ang mani rito.Peanuts are cheap here.
Example conversation
Jose and Angela are shopping at a local market.
- JoseAngela, mayroon bang mani rito?Angela, are there peanuts here?
- AngelaOo, Jose, tingnan mo ang mga ito.Yes, Jose, look at these.
- JoseMasarap ba ang mani rito?Are the peanuts here tasty?
- AngelaOo, napakasariwa ng mga mani.Yes, the peanuts are very fresh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries mani, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
