Anak (en. Child)
/ˈanaɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person born to parents.
The child studies at a good school.
Ang anak ay nag-aaral sa magandang paaralan.
A person who is in the process of growing or developing.
My friend's child is growing up.
Ang anak ng aking kaibigan ay lumalaki na.
The generations of a person.
The children of the nation have responsibilities to their community.
Ang mga anak ng bayan ay may responsibilidad sa kanilang komunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'anak', meaning 'offspring' or 'child'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Child of God
A person regarded as important or blessed.
Anak ng Diyos
Daughter
A female child.
Anak na babae
Son
A male child.
Anak na lalaki
Related Words
parent
The people who gave birth to the child.
magulang
family
A group of people consisting of parents and their children.
pamilya
sibling
A child with the same parents or one parent.
kapatid
Slang Meanings
kid
What's up, kid?
Anong balita, bata?
niece/nephew
Who is that nephew of yours?
Sino ba 'yang pamangkin mo na yan?
grandchild
I love my grandchildren very much.
Mahal na mahal ko ang mga apo ko.
baby
That baby is so cute!
Ang cute ng sanggol na iyon!