Yanong

simply; plainly; merelyadverb

Alternative meanings

simply; plainly; in a simple way; without complication; just or merely depending on context

Pronunciation

YAH-nohng

Root and affixes

From yano, simple or plain, with -ng linking it as a modifier: yanong paagi, simple way. To limit a phrase as simply/just, lang, ra, or lamang are used.

Variants or conjugations

yanong; yano; sa yano; lang; ra; lamang; yano nga

Related words and expressions

yano = simple or plain; kayano = simplicity; lang = just or simply; ra = only or just; lamang = only or merely; sayon = easy

Meaning and usage notes

Use yanong when simply means in a simple or plain way. Use lang, ra, or lamang when simply means just, only, nothing more, or merely.