Anaki (en. Child)

/aˈnaki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A being born with relation to parents.
My child is growing up fast.
Ang aking anaki ay lumalaki na nang mabilis.
Term for a child who is a person's offspring.
My friend's child is cheerful.
Ang anaki ng aking kaibigan ay masayahin.
Often used to refer to younger members of the family.
I love my child very much.
Mahal na mahal ko ang aking anaki.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

My child
My offspring or child.
Anaki ko
Children of God
People or children born with special purpose or significance.
Anaki ng Diyos

Related Words

offspring
A person born to a parent.
anak
child
A youth or the early stage of human life.
bata

Slang Meanings

son
Dude, what's the news about your son? Did he pass the exam?
Pare, anong balita sa anaki mo? Pumasa ba siya sa exam?
daughter
How's your daughter? Is she graduating from school?
Kumusta ang anaki mo? Nagtatapos na ba siya sa school?
little one/kid
Your kid is so cute, super playful!
Ang cute ng anaki mo, sobrang makulit!