Banabana

to estimate; to approximate; estimate; valuationverb / noun

Alternative meanings

to estimate; to approximate; to make an estimate; to forecast; approximate valuation

Pronunciation

bah-nah-BAH-nah

Root and affixes

Reduplicated form related to banà, the idea of a guess or opinion. Banabanaa can be used as an imperative: estimate it or approximate it.

Variants or conjugations

bana-bana; banabanaon; tantiya; pagtamod; pagpangga

Related words and expressions

measure; amount; price; value; thought

Meaning and usage notes

For estimating as calculating or approximating, banabana is the main option. For esteeming or valuing someone highly, use pagtamod, respect/esteem, or pagpangga if affection is involved.