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What does mean in Filipino?

"Mean" in Filipino can have several meanings depending on the context:

1. "Ibig sabihin" - This is the most common and literal translation of "mean" as in "what does it mean?"

Example: "Ano ang ibig sabihin ng salitang ito?" (What does this word mean?)

2. "Masama" - This translates to "mean" in the sense of being unkind or nasty.

Example: "Masama ang ugali niya." (He/She has a mean personality.)

3. "Karaniwan" - This translates to "mean" as in "average" or "common".

Example: "Ang karaniwang taas ng lalaki ay 5'8". (The average height of a man is 5'8")

4. "Mahalaga" - This translates to "mean" as in "important" or "significant".

Example: "Mahalaga ang edukasyon." (Education is important.)

5. "Kakaiba" - This translates to "mean" as in "strange" or "unusual".

Example: "Kakaiba ang hitsura niya." (He/She looks strange.)

To understand the meaning of "mean" in Filipino, you need to consider the context of the sentence or phrase it is used in.

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