Amang (en. Father)

ah-mang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A man who has children or takes care of children.
He is the father who studied hard for his children.
Siya ang amang nag-aral ng mabuti para sa kanyang mga anak.
A person responsible for his family.
This father works from morning till night for their livelihood.
Ang amang ito ay nagtatrabaho mula umaga hanggang gabi para sa kanilang kabuhayan.
A term used to show love and respect for a father.
He is called 'amang' by the whole community because of his kindness.
Tinatawag siyang 'amang' ng buong barangay dahil sa kanyang kabutihan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'ama', an archaic or formal term for father.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Caring father
A father who cares for his children.
Amang may malasakit
One of a kind father
A father who truly loves and cares.
Walang katulad na amang

Related Words

child
A person born or adopted by a father.
anak
family
A group of people including a father, mother, and children.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

Dad or Papa, a close term for father.
I need to call Dad first for the things that need to be bought.
Kailangan ko munang tawagan si Amang para sa mga kailangang bilhin.
Anyone with power or an elder in dealings.
Wow, that elder in the barangay is so strict during the barangay meetings.
Grabe 'yung amang sa barangay, napaka-strict sa mga baranggay meeting.