Difference between revisions of "Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Family"
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* '''Kuya''' - Elder Brother | * '''Kuya''' - Elder Brother | ||
* '''Ate''' - Elder Sister | * '''Ate''' - Elder Sister | ||
* '''Panganay''' - Firstborn | |||
* '''Bunso''' - Youngest Child | * '''Bunso''' - Youngest Child | ||
* '''Lola''' - Grandmother | * '''Lola''' - Grandmother | ||
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* '''Tiya''' - Aunt | * '''Tiya''' - Aunt | ||
* '''Tiyo''' - Uncle | * '''Tiyo''' - Uncle | ||
* '''Sanggol''' - Baby | |||
* '''Magulang''' - Parent | |||
* '''Ninuno''' - Ancestor (literary) | |||
Note: Most of the words above are generally used in an affectionate tone, even when using them to address strangers. Filipinos usually call people on the street, or most of the time, people behind the counter, ''Kuya, Ate, Lola, or Lolo'' as a sign of politeness and endearment''. Nanay'' and ''Tatay'' are also the affectionate versions of ''Ina'' and ''Ama'', respectively. | Note: Most of the words above are generally used in an affectionate tone, even when using them to address strangers. Filipinos usually call people on the street, or most of the time, people behind the counter, ''Kuya, Ate, Lola, or Lolo'' as a sign of politeness and endearment''. Nanay'' and ''Tatay'' are also the affectionate versions of ''Ina'' and ''Ama'', respectively. | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 28 October 2016
Family, or pamilya in Tagalog, has a large and important role in an individual's life in Filipino culture. The Filipino family is known to be inseparable, inclusive and tightly-knit, with some families having four generations inside a household. Whether there are three or thirteen people under the same roof, everyone is loved and respected and it is not uncommon to see family members from everywhere in the world come home for Christmas or other special occasions. Such reunions can easily number more than twenty or thirty people, and announcements can occasionally be heard on the radio for upcoming gatherings.
- Ina/Nanay - Mother
- Ama/Tatay - Father
- Anak - Child
- Kapatid - Sibling
- Kuya - Elder Brother
- Ate - Elder Sister
- Panganay - Firstborn
- Bunso - Youngest Child
- Lola - Grandmother
- Lolo - Grandfather
- Tiya - Aunt
- Tiyo - Uncle
- Sanggol - Baby
- Magulang - Parent
- Ninuno - Ancestor (literary)
Note: Most of the words above are generally used in an affectionate tone, even when using them to address strangers. Filipinos usually call people on the street, or most of the time, people behind the counter, Kuya, Ate, Lola, or Lolo as a sign of politeness and endearment. Nanay and Tatay are also the affectionate versions of Ina and Ama, respectively.
practice phrases
- Si Meri ang aking Ina - Meri is my mother.
- Tatay ko si Jun - My dad is Jun.
- Ang kuya ko ay nasa ibang bansa - My brother is abroad (Lit. Brother mine is on other country).
- Pumanaw na ang aking dalawang lolo - My two grandfathers are already dead.
- Anak mo ba si Berto? - Is Berto your son?
- Pupunta ba si Bunso sa ating pista? - Is the youngest child going to our fiesta?
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