magmaneho
/maɡmaˈneho/
To steer in Tagalog is magmaneho.
The word magmaneho means to steer or guide the course of something. While it can be used to describe steering a vessel or a vehicle, it is most commonly used to mean driving a car or a motorized vehicle.
Meaning: transitive: guide the course of (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix mag-, which indicates an actor performing an action and maneho, which is derived from the Spanish word manejar, meaning to drive or handle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the aspect of the action. The completed aspect (past tense) is nagmaneho, meaning drove or steered. The contemplated aspect (future tense) is magmamaneho, meaning will drive or will steer. The base form is magmaneho.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɡmaˈneho/
Did you know?
- While magmaneho describes steering a car, Filipinos use the word maglayag to describe steering a ship or sailing through the sea.
- In the Philippines, the steering wheel itself is often called manibela, a term that comes from the Spanish word for a handle or crank.
- In casual conversation, Filipinos often use the English word 'drive' or 'steer' integrated into Tagalog sentences through a process called Taglish.
Examples in context
- Hindi siya marunong magmaneho ng truck.He does not know how to steer a truck.
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are deciding who will drive the car.
- ChristinaJose, gusto mo bang magmaneho?Jose, do you want to steer?
- JoseOo, ako na ang magmaneho.Yes, I will steer now.
- ChristinaSige, mag-ingat ka sa pagmamaneho.Alright, be careful while steering.
- JoseHuwag kang mag-alala, Christina.Don't worry, Christina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry magmaneho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
