Ama (en. Father)

/ˈama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has given birth to or raised a child.

My father works at a company.

Ang aking ama ay nagtatrabaho sa isang kumpanya.

A style of address or respect for men who have children.

He spoke to his father with respect.

Nagsalita siya sa kanyang ama nang may paggalang.

A terminology for a male parent or guardian in relation to their children.

My father is very caring towards our family.

Napaka-maalaga ng aking ama sa aming pamilya.

You have everything, father!

My father has all the knowledge I need.

Nasa iyo ang lahat, ama!

mother

A person who has given birth to or cared for a child, opposite of father.

ina

parent

Includes both father and mother or any person who stands as a parent.

magulang

Dad or Papa (informal, often used in joking contexts)

Dad is at home, cooking sinigang.

Nasa bahay si ama, nagluluto ng sinigang.

Boss/Leader (sometimes used for high-ranking positions in a workplace)

He is the boss of the company, everyone follows him.

Siya ang ama ng kumpanya, lahat sumusunod sa kanya.