himan

tool; instrument; equipmentnoun

Alternative meanings

An object, utensil, or instrument used to do a job, repair, craft, or specific task.

Pronunciation

HEE-man

Root and affixes

A Bisaya word for tool or equipment. It can also relate to equipping or preparing with what is needed.

Variants or conjugations

gamit; galamiton; hiramenta; himanan

Related words and expressions

use/tool; equipment; hammer; carpenter; work

Meaning and usage notes

Himan is used for tools or equipment. Gamit can mean tool, use, or useful thing; hiramenta is a direct loanword from herramienta.